Which drug belongs to the mineralocorticoid class?
a. Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
b. Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
c. Cortisol (Prednisone)
d. Mitotane (Lysodren)
ANS: B
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Which of the following situations reflects a time when doing for the family takes priority over being with the family?
1. At the end of the shift when the nurse knows she will be leaving the family 2. When the family needs to work through the answer rather than being provided an answer 3. When the family doesn't understand what is happening to their ill member 4. When the nurse wants to persuade the family of her point of view
The nurse is explaining to a primigravida how the zygote becomes implanted into the uterus. How would the nurse describe the structure formed in this process known as the blastocyst?
A) A ball of about 16 identical cells is formed when the zygote divides. B) The endometrium is enriched in nutrients in preparation for pregnancy. C) A group of cells is forming what will become the embryo. D) First one, then two layers of cells surround a fluid-filled space.
A 15-year-old primipara at 8 weeks' gestation who is 64 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds asks why she is supposed to gain so much weight. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Inadequate weight gain delays lactation after delivery." 2. "It's what your certified nurse–midwife recommended for you." 3. "Weight gain is important to assure that you get enough vitamins." 4. "Gaining 25 to 35 pounds is recommended for healthy fetal growth."
Providing information to parents about jaundice constitutes an important component of the nurse's discharge teaching
Ensuring that parents know when and who to call if their infant develops signs of jaundice will help decrease the risk of __________, or permanent brain damage. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.