Which of the following drugs has been associated with increased risk for myocardial infarction in women?
1. Aspirin
2. Beta blockers
3. Estrogen replacement
4. Lipid-lowering agents
3
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A patient on isolation precautions tries to leave the isolation room because of loneliness despite repeated instructions to remain in the room. Which action should the nurse implement as a patient advocate?
a. Allow visitors to remove masks while in the patient's room. b. Talk with the patient about ways to reduce the sense of loneliness. c. Remind the patient that the isolation is for the patient's benefit. d. Leave the door open slightly so the patient can see into hallway.
An adult patient weighing 180 lb is prescribed a drug dose of 2 mg/kg. What dose does the nurse prepare for this patient? _____ mg
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During multidisciplinary rounds, a discussion is held regarding the use of medications in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which statement is most accurate based upon published research findings?
1. Corticosteroids are used for their anti-inflammatory property to manage the cytokine-mediated inflammatory response in ARDS. 2. Exogenous surfactant therapy is more beneficial to adult patients with ARDS than when it is given to neonates. 3. Cytokine inhibitors were shown to decrease mortality rates. 4. Inhaled nitrous oxide promotes blood flow to ventilated areas of the lungs.
Which of the following is a basic assumption of public health efforts?
a. Health disparities among any groups are morally and legally wrong. b. Health care is the most important priority in government planning and funding. c. The health of individuals cannot be separated from the health of the community. d. The government is responsible for lengthening the life span of Americans.