A neurological nurse is conducting a focused neurological assessment of a patient who has just been admitted to the rehabilitative facility
During this assessment, the nurse has asked the patient to swallow and has tested the patient's gag reflex with a tongue depressor. These assessments test the function of which of the patient's cranial nerves?
A) I (olfactory) and III (oculomotor)
B) IV (trochlear) and V (trigeminal)
C) VI (abducens) and VII (facial)
D) IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus)
D
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a. "All weight-loss drugs can cause suicidal ideation." b. "No drugs are currently available for weight loss." c. "Only over-the-counter medications are available." d. "There are three drugs currently approved for this."
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A) Inhibition of prostaglandins B) Dilation of peripheral blood vessels C) Inhibition of platelet aggregation D) Reduction in endorphins
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1. Vomiting and/or diarrhea can result with frequent use. 2. A reduction of pain by 60% to 75% is typically experienced. 3. A less restrictive high-purine diet may be adopted. 4. There is a possibility of orthostatic hypotension.
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a. Describe the use of topical fluorouracil on the incision. b. Teach how to use sterile technique to clean the suture line. c. Schedule daily appointments for wet-to-dry dressing changes. d. Teach about the use of cold packs to reduce bruising and swelling.