The nurse identifies which of the following laxatives as having the added response of ridding the body of ammonia?
A. Polyethylene glycol
B. Lactulose
C. Lubiprostone
D. Mineral oil
Answer: B. Lactulose
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A) Adult failure to thrive B) Post-trauma syndrome C) Hyperthermia D) Disturbed sensory perception
Indications for clindamycin are limited because it:
a. is not active against anaerobic bacteria. b. has no bacteriostatic properties. c. is associated with the development of pseudomembranous colitis. d. must always be given concurrently with one or more other antibiotics.
The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix, endocervix, or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called
a. Bimanual palpation b. Rectovaginal palpation c. A Papanicolaou test d. DNA testing
From genetic testing, a fetus is determined to have genetic trisomy. The nurse realizes that the most common trisomy condition is:
1. Down syndrome. 2. Edward syndrome. 3. Marfan syndrome. 4. Patau syndrome.