The biologic agent purified protein derivative (PPD) is used to screen for exposure to which of the following diseases?
A. tuberculosis
B. yellow fever
C. pneumonia
D. cholera
A. tuberculosis
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The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a female teenage patient who has been experiencing nausea and vomiting. What question would be most important for the nurse to ask this patient?
A) "What is the date of your last period?" B) "What makes your nausea worse?" C) "Have you also had diarrhea?" D) "When did you last urinate?"
Which of the following older adults is most likely experiencing the effects of age-related changes to endocrine function?
A) A 71-year-old whose circadian rhythms are disrupted due to decreased melatonin production by the pineal gland. B) A 78-year-old whose pancreas is releasing insufficient amounts of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia. C) A 67-year-old who is experiencing hyperthermia and insomnia due to increased thyroid activity. D) A 69-year-old who has experienced decreased sexual responsiveness due to a large decline in testosterone production.
The client has been prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). What teaching should the nurse provide?
1. Take your first dose as soon as you get your prescription at the pharmacy. 2. Do not drive for 12-24 hours after starting this medication. 3. You may experience sweating and a headache while taking this medication. 4. Increase fluids with this medication.
A patient has splenomegaly on physical examination. What does the healthcare professional understand about this condition?
a. It may be normal so nothing further needs to be done b. The patient may have an acute infection. c. Splenomegaly can lead to hepatic failure. d. Tumors or cysts can cause splenomegaly. e. Some infiltrative processes can cause it.