Women with heart disease often present with which symptom? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest pain
b. Dyspnea
c. Fatigue
d. Nausea
e. Palpitations
B, C, D, E
Women can experience chest pain, but most often present with complaints of dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, neck or jaw pain, back pain, dizziness, or palpitations. This is a contribut-ing factor to women's higher death rate from heart disease.
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A. Annual screening is recommended for testicular cancer. B. If the epididymis is tender to the touch, that is concerning. C. Perform a testicular self examination after a warm shower. D. Because testicular cancer is rare at this age, no action is needed.
Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who is being discharged with a prescription for alendronate? Select all that apply
A) Take the medication in the evening. B) Take the medication with 6 to 8 ounces of water. C) Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after administration. D) Wait 30 minutes before taking any other food or drink. E) Take a calcium supplement at the same time with the medication.
A 37-year-old woman is being treated aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen to fight breast cancer. As a result of this regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact her bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of:
A) Lymphocytes B) Cytoblasts C) Antibodies D) Capillaries
A child weighs 35 lb and has an order for Keflex (cephalexin) 150 mg po every 6 hours. The literature states the usual children's dose is 25 to 50 mg/kg a day in four divided doses. The drug label reads 125 mg/5 mL
What is the safe dose range per day for this medication? A) 197.75–695.75 B) 297.75–725.5 C) 397.75–795.5 D) 400.25–810.75