Drugs that can cause blood glucose levels to increase include all of the following except
a. Corticosteroids
b. Insulin
c. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
d. Furosemide (Lasix)
B
Insulin is the IV or subcutaneous medication that decreases blood glucose by facilitating cellular access. Responses A, B, and D all are medications that increase blood glucose.
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The nurse completes a physical assessment of a 40-year-old female patient who presents with a history of anemia. What is the most important aspect of the assessment to determine if the patient has hemodilution?
A) A stool guiac test B) BUN and creatinine C) Intake and output D) Bilirubin
The nurse assesses a patient's blood pressure as being 136/88 mm Hg. How would this blood pressure reading be interpreted as being?
1. normal blood pressure 2. prehypertension 3. Stage 1 hypertension 4. Stage 2 hypertension
While teaching the client about management of his heart disease, a nurse might use a strategy that is implemented to promote learning in the affective domain such as:
1. Asking the client what he believes he needs to know about the diagnosis 2. Providing brochures both on current exercises and on nutrition guidelines 3. Encouraging the client to personally discuss his feelings about his health status 4. Having the client return-demonstrate self-measurement of his own blood pressure
Mrs. Walker is a 68-year-old patient who is in very good health and comes to the clinic for a routine health assessment. Even though she is in good health, she shows signs of aging. Which is true for older adults?
A. Decreased salivation leads to dry mouth. B. Gastric acid secretion increases. C. Liver size increases. D. None of the above.