A critically ill patient has an elevated platelet count, putting her at risk for
A) dehydration.
B) thrombosis.
C) liver impairment.
D) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
B
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An elderly patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. While reviewing a patient's history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. What term describes this assessment finding?
A) Scoliosis B) Epiphyses C) Lordosis D) Kyphosis
The nurse is caring for a patient who has begun taking chlorpromazine HCl (Thorazine) 75 mg BID to treat schizophrenia
A family member tells the nurse that the patient's agitation, hallucinations, and delusional symptoms have improved, but the patient continues to withdraw from social interaction and won't bathe unless reminded to do so. The nurse will tell the family member that a. all symptoms will eventually resolve over time with this medication. b. the patient may need an increased dose of the antipsychotic medication. c. these results may indicate that the patient does not have schizophrenia. d. they should consider discussing adding another medication.
Which statement defines "Culture"?
A) Group formed by members of a larger group. B) Behaviors learned through socialization by members of a group C) Group that does not share in the common behaviors of the majority group D) Characteristics both physical and behavioral that differ from those of the majority
Many consumers and advocacy groups in the United States have raised concerns around the practices of the pharmaceutical industry. These concerns are most often motivated by the fact that
A) drug research and development is conducted overseas but most drugs are sold domestically. B) residents of other industrialized countries have better availability of drugs. C) drug costs are higher in the US than in many other industrialized countries. D) pharmaceutical companies have shown an unwillingness to develop new drugs.