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Chapter 12: Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with joint inflammation is prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug. The patient asks you how this drug works to address this problem. What is your best response? a. “Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and limit blood vessel responses to joint injury.” b. “Anti-inflammatory drugs contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties...

Chapter 16: Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism has been prescribed treatment with a thyroid hormone agonist. The patient asks you how long this drug will need to be taken. What is your best response? a. “You will need to take this drug for the rest of your life.” b. “You will need to take this drug until your symptoms improve.” c. “You will need to take this ...

Origin: Chapter 19- Urinary Function, 1 1.A nurse develops a plan of care for a family with nursing diagnosis of Caregiver Role Strain related to urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is the highest priority? A) Administer diphenhydramine at bedtime. B) Assist the client to the bathroom prior to bedtime. C) Limit the fluid intake of the client to 1000 mL each day. D) Monitor bowels for diarrhea and constipation. Ans: B Feedback: Walking the client to the bathroom e...

Origin: Chapter 27- Caring for Older Adults During Illness, 1 1.Which of the following statements best captures the typical character of health problems in the lives of older adults? A) Older adults' lives are dominated by the increasing number of acute health problems due to age-related changes. B) Most older adults experience an interplay between a number of chronic conditions and occasional acute health problems. C) Older adults can expect a relatively consistent decline in their heal...

1. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for the management of delirium? A) Giving the client low-dose oxygenation and maintaining his or her fluid and electrolyte balance B) Reducing noise and placing familiar objects in the client's environment C) Giving the client a clock, a watch, and calendars to provide the client with temporal orientation D) Providing psychological support through cognitive and social stimulation Ans: A Origin: Chapter 14- Impaired Cognitive ...

Origin: Chapter 28- Caring for Older Adults Experiencing Pain, 1 1.A nurse assesses an older adult following the repair of an abdominal hernia. The older adult client states, "I really hate to take pain medication." Which response by the nurse is best? A) "Early treatment of pain helps now and can reduce the incidence of chronic pain." B) "Pain medication today doesn't really have any side effects." C) "Tell me about your fears regarding pain medication." D) "This pain you are h...

Origin: Chapter 22- Mobility and Safety, 1 1.A nurse is teaching health interventions to an older adult with osteoarthritis. Which of these statements indicates that the individual needs additional teaching? A) "I will avoid high-impact exercises." B) "I will get adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D." C) "I will try to limit my use of walkers and assistive devices." D) "I will lose weight if it turns out that I need to." Ans: C Feedback: Walkers and other assistive devices h...

An Introduction To Brain And Behavior 5Th Edition By Kolb – Test Bank Sample Test Chapter6 Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ 1. Various forms of _____ have been used as study pills by students. A) barbiturates B) opioids C) amphetamines D) antipsychotics 2. _____ is the study of how drugs affect the nervous system and behavior. A) Neuroscience B) Biopsychology C) Neuropsychology D) Psychopharmacology 3. Drugs that are used to manage neuropsychological illness ...

1. Brain abnormalities can be related to: A) 500 disorders. B) 1000 disorders. C) 1500 disorders. D) more than 2,000 disorders. 2. All the nerve processes radiating out beyond the brain and spinal cord as well as all the neurons outside the brain and spinal cord constitute the: A) nervous system. B) central nervous system. C) peripheral nervous system. D) external nervous system. 3. Which is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system? A) sensory receptors in the skin B) connections t...

Chapter 67: Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus 1. In preparing a staff in-service presentation about diabetes mellitus, the nurse includes which information? a. Diabetes increases the risk for development of epilepsy. b. The cure for diabetes is the administration of insulin. c. Diabetes increases the risk for development of cardiovascular disease. d. Carbohydrate metabolism is altered in diabetes, but protein metabolism is normal. 2. A client with diabetes asks the nurse why it is ne...