A nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) to a postoperative patient experiencing respiratory sedation. What undesirable effect would the nurse anticipate after giving this medication?

A) Drowsiness
B) Tics and tremors
C) Increased pain
D) Nausea and vomiting


Ans: C) Increased pain

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A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant has a daughter age 5 and a son age 2. Previously, she had a spontaneous abortion at 12 weeks' gestation. Therefore, she is gravida _____, para _____

a. 3; 1 b. 3; 2 c. 4; 1 d. 4; 2

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Fowler's position means that the patient is

A) on their back; with their head at about a 45-degree angle. B) on their back; knees bent. C) on their left side; right leg bent. D) on their knees; head on pillow.

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Which of the terms below does not describe a method by which cells adapt to changing conditions?

A. Hypertrophy B. Hyperplasia C. Increased enzyme synthesis D. Necrosis

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A normal uterine activity pattern in labor is characterized by:

a. Contractions every 2 to 5 minutes. b. Contractions lasting about 2 minutes. c. Contractions about 1 minute apart. d. A contraction intensity of about 1000 mm Hg with relaxation at 50 mm Hg.

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