Effects of estrogen include:
1. Regulation of the menstrual cycle
2. Maintenance of bone density by increasing bone reabsorption
3. Maintenance of the normal structure of the skin and blood vessels
4. A and C
5. All of the above
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The nurse reminds a patient with glaucoma that this disease has a familial tendency. How often should family members undergo an examination to detect glaucoma?
A) At least monthly B) At least once every 2 years C) At least once every 5 years D) At least once every 10 years
The physician has ordered 1500 mL of NS to infuse at 75 mL/hour with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. How many hours will this IV run?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient has been taking an AED for several years as part of his treatment for partial seizures. His wife has called b
ecause he ran out of medication this morning and wonders if he can go without it for a week until she has a chance to go to the drugstore. What is the nurse's best response? a. "He is taking another antiepileptic drug, so he can go without the medication for a week." b. "Stopping this medication abruptly may cause withdrawal seizures. A refill is needed right away." c. "He can temporarily increase the dosage of his other antiseizure medications until you get the refill." d. "He can stop all medications because he has been treated for several years now."
Which of the following statements is true of the effects of inhalation anesthetics on the cardiovascular system?
A. Isoflurane and desflurane can cause transient bradycardia and hypotension through suppression of the sympathetic nervous system. B. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane cause a reduction in cardiac output. C. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane stimulate the peripheral vasculature to increase blood pressure. D. Desflurane, sevoflurane, and isoflurane do not cause a reduction in cardiac output.