The nurse, caring for a client of the Islamic religion, will avoid which dietary nutrients?
a. Pork and alcohol c. Veal and cow's milk
b. Beef and citrus d. Fish and caffeine
ANS: A
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1. An untoward effect 2. An adverse effect 3. Acute toxic reaction 4. Chronic toxicity
What is the best reason that drug toxicity can occur as a result of an age-related change in the liver?
a. Increased liver size b. Decreased liver enzyme activity c. Rapid blood flow through the liver d. Fluid accumulation in the portal vein
A patient with CRF who will begin receiving an erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) is admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes that the patient's heart rate is 82 beats per minute, and the blood pressure is 140/100 mm Hg
A complete blood count reveals a hemoglobin of 8 gm/dL and a hematocrit of 29%. What will the nurse do? a. Administer the ESA and request an order for a blood transfusion. b. Withhold the ESA and request an order for an antihypertensive medication. c. Request an order to increase the dose of ESA to raise the hemoglobin more quick-ly. d. Suggest initiating dialysis while giving the ESA.
Based on the circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing which of the following chemicals?
A) neonephrine B) seratonin C) melatonin D) dopamine