A patient with a 40-pack per year smoking history has increased hemoglobin and hematocrit. The nurse expects that which test will be done to assess for erythrocytosis?
1. Serum electrolytes
2. Sedimentation rate
3. Platelet count
4. Carboxyhemoglobin level
Answer: 4
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A) Cognitive and emotional attitudes toward drug use are transformed. B) Family pressures become too great to ignore. C) Job loss is imminent. D) Confrontation with the legal system occurs.
The physician ordered amlodipine (Norvasc) 5mg tab PO bid. The drug is dispensed as 1 tablet,which is5mg. How should the nurse administer the medication?
1. One tablet orally four times per day 2. One tablet orally three times per day 3. One tablet orally once per day 4. One tablet orally twice per day