What is a cause for increased rate of drug absorption in an older patient?
a. Change of the chemical composition of the drug
b. Increased gastric pH
c. Decreased strength of the drug
d. Decreased gastric motility
D
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A. Espouses empiric methods for treating disease B. Accepts other forms of therapy as valid for treating disease C. Is practiced only where it is accepted D. Encompasses different treatment modalities within its framework
The infant with the lowest risk of developing high levels of bilirubin is the one who:
a. was bruised during a difficult delivery. b. developed a cephalohematoma. c. uses brown fat to maintain temperature. d. breastfeeds during the first hour of life.
A client experiencing situational depression after the traumatic death of the spouse tells the nurse, "Since I started taking a walk every day, I've been feeling better." Which conclusion regarding the impact of exercise for this client is appro
Select all that apply. A) The client is experiencing an elevated mood due to exercise. B) The client's stress is relieved as a result of the exercise. C) Exercise is providing a short-term diversion to the pain of losing the spouse. D) Exercise has given the client something to do. E) The client is experiencing increased brain stimulation as a result of the increased oxygenation that occurs with exercise.
A patient presents to the emergency department with visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, forgetfulness, and irritability. The patient tells the nurse that she is a victim of a terrorist attack involving a chemical agent
The nurse suspects this patient has been exposed to what chemical agent? A) Nerve agent B) Pulmonary agent C) Vesicant D) Blood agent