Which adrenergic receptor, when stimulated, inhibits norepinephrine release?
A) Beta-1
B) Alpha-1
C) Alpha-2
D) Beta-2
Answer: C) Alpha-2
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During a cardiovascular assessment, the nurse knows that an S4 heart sound is:
a. Heard at the onset of atrial diastole. b. Usually a normal finding in the older adult. c. Heard at the end of ventricular diastole. d. Heard best over the second left intercostal space with the individual sitting upright.
A client who previously had a bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has a positive tuberculo-sis (TB) test. What symptoms assist in determining that the client has active disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nausea b. Weight loss c. Insomnia d. Ankle edema e. Night sweats f. Increased urination
During discharge patient teaching, the nurse reviews prescriptions with a patient. Which statement is correct about refills for an analgesic that is classified as Schedule C-III?
a. No prescription refills are permitted. b. Refills are allowed only by written pre-scription. c. The patient may have no more than five refills in a 6-month period. d. Written prescriptions expire in 12 months.
The hospice nurse is visiting the wife of a patient who died 10 months ago. The wife states, "My life is meaningless since my husband died." The nurse recognizes that the patient is in which stage of grief?
A) Shock B) Protest C) Disorganization D) Reorganization