Ultimate Medicine Study Guide - Questions & Answers

a client with acromegaly is complaining of severe headaches. what does the nurse suspect is the cause of the headaches that is related to the acromegaly?
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a nurse is teaching a client with adrenal insufficiency about corticosteroids. which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
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a patient is vomiting and losing a lot of hydrochloric acid from the stomach. which would you expect in the reflex loop for respiratory compensation?
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a patient has had cataract extractions and the nurse is providing discharge instructions. what should the nurse encourage the patient to do at home?
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a nurse is assessing a client with symptoms of botulism. the nurse will question the client regarding ingestion of which food?
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tuberculosis and influenza are examples of: a.zoonoses. b.vectorborne diseases. c.vehicleborne diseases. d.airborne diseases.
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the nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client on the psychiatric unit. which action by the nurse is most important?
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a client with cancer of the tongue has had a radical neck dissection. what nursing assessment should the nurse prioritize?
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which infants should the nurse recognize as being at higher likelihood for requiring phototherapy? select all that apply.
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a client is prescribed a bisacodyl suppository. when administering the suppository, the nurse will include what actions?
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a patient with a poor diet shows fatigue, muscle weakness and pain, and emotional disturbances, suggesting a possible:
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pbh 205 what is the waist circumference measurement at which men see an increased risk of chronic disease?
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when the nurse interviews a client with internal hemorrhoids, what would the nurse expect the client to report?
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a client has given a confirmed diagnosis of gastric cancer. which procedure is important to assess tumor depth?
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true or false: a negative result to either a tst or igra test shows that a patient is indeed negative for tb.
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prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a bmi equal to or greater than what level?
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a client admitted with tuberculosis reports concerns about paying for needed medications. the nurse should:
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a client with heart failure is experiencing acute shortness of breath. what is the nurse's priority action?
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in which parts of the body should the nurse administer an intramuscular injection to a 6-month-old infant?
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what is the term that refers to the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract?
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true or false: an amniocentesis is performed for all pregnancies, regardless of the age of the mother.
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which miscellaneous drugs are often prescribed to help with pain management? (select all that apply.)
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what reason would most likely explain why a 1-year-old child is experiencing iron deficiency?
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why might an addiction to a drug become more expensive as the body develops a tolerance to the drug?
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