The nurse is discussing vitamin and minerals and their action in diabetes with the nutrition class. What essential mineral has been studied for its possible role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes?
A) Chromium B) Manganese C) Zinc D) Potassium
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Chromium has been studied for its possible role in preventing and treating diabetes due to its ability to promote glucose uptake by cells, possibly by increasing the number and activity of insulin receptors on the cells.
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a. High phosphorus foods b. Canned fish with the bones c. Cucumbers d. Tofu e. Bananas f. Vitamin D supplements
As a powerful central nervous system stimulant, which of these substances can lead to miscarriage, preterm labor, placental separation (abruption), and stillbirth?
a. Heroin b. Alcohol c. PCP d. Cocaine
The nurse is counseling a female college student at a rape crisis center who states that she was attacked by a male on campus. Which of the following is appropriate advice for this rape victim?
A) Encourage the victim to seek psychological treatment within 2 weeks. B) Counsel the victim to put the experience behind her as quickly as possible. C) Do not notify the police until there is positive evidence a rape has occurred. D) Encourage the victim to seek physical help and have a "rape kit" documented.
Ordered: Cerubidine® 22 mg/m2 IV q week On hand: Cerubidine® for injection. When reconstituted, each milliliter contains 5 mg of drug. The maximum recommended pediatric dosage is 25 mg/m2 IV the first day every week. Patient is 65 cm tall and weighs 20 kg. If this is a safe dose for this patient, determine amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).