Which of the following terms is used to describe the potentially fatal insufficient production of corticosteroids?
A. Graves' disease
B. Addison's disease
C. Cushing's syndrome
D. diabetes insipidus
Answer: B
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a. cellulitis. b. dehiscence. c. evisceration. d. extravasation.
A nurse administering oxytocin (Pitocin) to a client should monitor the client for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Water intoxication B) Diarrhea C) Uterine rupture D) Headache E) Cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following does not apply to qualitative research?
A. Data are often words and pictures. B. use of inductive methods C. ends with statistical report D. involves direct and personal contact with subjects
Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to:
1. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia 2. Potentiate the effects of the drug 3. Reduce the tolerance that tends to occur 4. Increase central nervous system (CNS) depression