Which of the following terms is defined as using the correct amount of a drug according to the manufactures guidelines?

a. Dosage
b. Indication
c. Side effect
d. Therapeutic effect


Answer: a. Dosage

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Which step of the nursing process involves determination of how successfully the client goals have been met?

a. assessment c. implementation b. evaluation d. planning

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An assisted living facility is targeting a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems

As part of the program, the residents are being offered blood pressure monitoring, BMD analysis, and referrals to a nutritionist for counseling to reduce cholesterol levels. These activities are examples of A) primary prevention. B) health promotion. C) secondary prevention. D) tertiary prevention.

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A young adolescent is transferred to the labor and delivery unit from the emergency department. The patient is in active labor but did not know that she was pregnant. The most important nursing action is to:

1. Determine who might be the father of the baby for paternity testing. 2. Ask the patient what kind of birthing experience she would like to have. 3. Assess blood pressure and check for proteinuria. 4. Obtain a Social Services referral to discuss adoption.

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Labour pain is transmitted through:

a. cervical, lumbar and sacral nerve roots. b. cervical, upper thoracic and sacral nerve roots. c. lower thoracic, lumbar and sacral nerve roots. d. all of the above.

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