Clinical testing of a new compound that has promise as a new prescription drug cannot begin until a(n) ______ is submitted to the FDA.
A. IND
B. LD50
C. Phase 2 trial
D. none of the above
Answer: A. IND
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A client, aged 15 years, has been referred to the adolescent mental health clinic by the juvenile court
after being arrested for prostitution. She has run away from home several times and has lived in homeless shelters. Her parents told the court they could not manage her, that she was physically abusive to her mother and defiant and hostile to her father. The client tells the nurse she hates her parents because they focus attention on her older brother "who is simply perfect in their eyes.". A nursing diagnosis that can be identified for the client is a. ineffective coping related to seeking parental attention, as evidenced by acting out. b. chronic low self-esteem related to knowing her brother is the parental favorite. c. hopelessness related to feeling unloved by parents. d. disturbed personal identity related to living on the streets.
The nurse is caring for a patient with ventricular tachycardia. Which care should the nurse prepare to provide to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. immediate assessment and probable emergency intervention by the nurse 2. cardioversion, if sustained and symptomatic 3. administration of a potassium channel blocker 4. close observation for one hour prior to calling the physician 5. defibrillation to convert the rhythm in the awake patient
An infant has been placed in a body cast. An appropriate intervention would be to:
a. Tuck plastic wrap or cloth tape around the edges of the cast at the leg openings b. Change the diaper less frequently to decrease movement c. Instruct parents that they cannot hold the infant until the cast is removed d. Lift the legs simultaneously by using the cross bars in the cast.
When giving perineal care:
a. Upward strokes are used (rectal area to urethra) b. A clean part of the washcloth is used for each stroke c. The rectal area is washed first d. Bath oil is used