Fifty percent of the drug's original dose is in the blood 4 hours after administration. What is the half-life of the drug?
a. 1 hour c. 4 hours
b. 2 hours d. 8 hours
C
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A group of college athletes from the volleyball team have reported concerns about the reports regarding their weight and nutritional status
The reports were based on BMI (body mass index) values. The team's healthcare provider that collected the data and sent the reports decided to change their recommendations based on which explanation? 1. BMI reports are best used for athletes who are engaging in bodybuilding activities. 2. BMI classifications should be used only on older adults. 3. BMI classifications do not take into account racial or physical variations. 4. Nutritional status of a college student should be evaluated using skinfold measurements.
One of the best-known formulations of developmental theory involving stages was that of:
a. Freud c. Duvall b. Jung d. Holmes
A client is diagnosed with osteomalacia. Which of the following would a nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
A) Decreasing purine intake can reduce the risk of osteomalacia. B) An increased amount of vitamin C intake is recommended. C) At least 20 minutes of sunlight each day is recommended D) Reduce the amount of protein intake.
Which action by the nurse results in the patient's blood pressure measurement being falsely low? Select all that apply
a. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too wide for the patient's arm b. Not inflating the blood pressure cuff enough c. Positioning the patient's arm above the level of the heart d. Wrapping the cuff too loosely around the arm e. Deflating the cuff too rapidly