An ECG finding in a patient who is taking digoxin in a therapeutic dose typically includes:
a. shortened PR interval
b. slightly depressed, cupped ST segments
c. widened QRS complex
d. tall T waves
Answer: b. slightly depressed, cupped ST segments
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1. "Dietary intake high in fat has been linked to oral cancer." 2. "Your history of periodontal disease is a significant risk factor." 3. "It is highly unusual for a nonsmoker to be affected by oral cancer." 4. "Studies show sun exposure may play a role in the development of oral cancers."
What normal skin variation might be seen upon exam of a 70-year-old male patient?
A) Increased moisture B) Decreased turgor C) Increased temperature D) Decreased texture
Areas addressed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act (HIPAA) include:
a. simplifying healthcare claims b. developing standards for data transmission c. implementing privacy regulations d. all of the above e. B and C only
A patient who is morbidly obese is admitted for treatment. The prescriber orders lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse). The nurse will be concerned if this patient shows signs of:
a. anorexia. b. dyspnea. c. insomnia. d. loquaciousness.