Which describes the mechanism of action of regular insulin?
A. Stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin.
B. Promote entry of glucose into the cells.
C. Facilitate the entry of glucose into the bloodstream.
D. Stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
Answer: B
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The nurse explains the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA's) schedule of controlled substances to the nursing assistant who asks, "Do you ever get a prescription for Schedule I medications?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Schedule I medications have no medical use so they are not prescribed." B) "Schedule I medications have the lowest risk for abuse and do not require a prescription." C) "Schedule I medications are only prescribed in monitored units for patient safety." D) "Schedule I medications are found in antitussives and antidiarrheals sold over the counter."
A nurse is teaching a patient the side effects of a medication as the nurse is giving the medication to the patient. Which attribute did the nurse display?
a. Efficient care b. Effective care c. Using resources d. Using team communication
A nurse in the emergency department receives a call that a client is being transported to the hospital by paramedics. The client is a known heroin addict and is showing signs of potential overdose. The nurse would expect which symptoms?
a. Anxiety, blurred vision, agitation b. Clammy skin, constricted pupils, decreased level of consciousness c. Fatigue, paranoia, hallucinations d. Panic behaviors, tachycardia, hypertension