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At which stage/classification of hypertension should drug therapy be instituted according to the JNC-7 Report? A. Prehypertension B. Stage 1 C. Stage 2 D. Any stage where the blood pressure is greater than 120/80 mm Hg ____ 2. Because primary hypertension has no identifiable cause, treatment is based on interfering with the physiological mechanisms that regulate blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics treat hypertension because they: A. Increase renin secretion B. Decrease the production of...

1. Both men and women experience bone loss with aging. The bones most likely to demonstrate significant loss are: 1. Cortical bones 2. Femoral neck bones 3. Cervical vertebrae 4. Pelvic bones ____ 2. Bisphosphonates treat or prevent osteoporosis by: 1. Inhibiting osteoclastic activity 2. Fostering bone resorption 3. Enhancing calcium uptake in the bone 4. Strengthening the osteoclastic proton pump ____ 3. Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended for patients with early osteo...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a 64-year-old male patient states, “I get so frustrated sometimes and I just blow up at everybody!” Which response by the PMHNP demonstrates translation of Socratic dialogue (SD)? Selected Answer: B. “When you say blow up, what exactly does blow up mean and how does it feel to you?” Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 62-year-old patient has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Upon assessment...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points Linda is a 65-year-old patient who has completed initial treatment for alcohol addiction and anxiety problems. She is motivated to continue her treatment gains and have a healthy lifestyle. How would the PMHNP apply a mindfulness approach to this case? Selected Answer: A. Help Linda develop an awareness of triggers in order to have greater control over physical and emotional responses  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A PMHNP is assessing a 60-year-old pat...

igns of pregnancy (presumptive, probable, positive)  Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy: Symptoms that are suggestive of pregnancy are considered “presumptive signs” which means that they are the least objective or subjective signs which can also be caused by many other conditions other than pregnancy. • Amenorrhea: Highly suggestive of pregnancy in a healthy female with regular & predictable periods. Difficult to determine in a female who have irregular periods or in those who do not...

A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider (SATA)? Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dl Platelets 75,000/mm3 Potassium 5.2 meq/l A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include (SATA)? Blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy Avoid contact with people w...

A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider (SATA)? Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dl Platelets 75,000/mm3 Potassium 5.2 meq/l A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include (SATA)? Blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy Avoid contact with people w...

Chapter 1 Outline The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber p. 3-10 Roles of Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses Who are Not Nurse Practitioners p.3 Registered Nurses Advanced Practice Nurses Roles and Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioners p. 4 Advanced Knowledge p.4 Benefits of Nurse Practitioners as Prescriber p. 5 Roles and Responsibilities of Physician Assistants p. 5 Clinical Judgement in Prescribing p. 6 Collaboration with other Providers p. 7 Physicians Pha...

How can liver and renal diseases result in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)? a. They cause an imbalance in platelet aggregation. b. They result in an inability to adequately clear estrogen from the body. (ANSWER) c. They cause thyroid dysfunction, which leads to bleeding abnormalities. d. They result in elevated prolactin levels, which lead to bleeding abnormalities. Question 2 What is now thought to be the most important causative agent in cervical cancer? a. PCOS b. Vulvar cancer c. H...

Question Outline two reasons why marketisation policies may produce inequality of educational achievement between social classes. Answer:  cream-skimming; successful schools can attract higher achievers, who are more likely to be middle-class.  silt-shifting; successful schools can avoid taking less able, largely working-class pupils, who thus end up in low-achieving schools. Question Outline three reasons for gender differences in educational achievement. Answer:  laddish s...