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Questions in medicine

[Terjawab] Using galvanic current to force water-soluble solutions into the skin layers is called: A. disincrustation B. iontophoresis C. phoresis D. cataphoresis

[Terjawab] The client underwent a right breast lumpectomy and axillary node dissection 2 months ago. The client is seeking treatment today for reports of an increase in the size of the right arm and a "tingly" sensation in the same limb. The client expresses concern, "I am going to be disfigured." The edges of the incision are well approximated, and no erythema or drainage is noted. There is no swelling or redness in the breast or axilla. The right arm has minimal swelling compared with the left arm. There is a strong right radial pulse and normal movement and sensation in both hands. Capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds in the right hand. The upper arm circumference is 46 cm (18 in) on the right and 44 cm (17.25 in) on the left. The client's body mass index is 30 kg/m2. The nurse is planning care for this client. Which complication(s) is the client at risk for developing? Select all that apply. A. toxic shock syndrome B. cellulitis C. uremic frost D. lung cancer E. altered body image F. arterial ulcers

[Terjawab] A client is prescribed subcutaneous filgrastim. Which action(s) should the nurse take when administering this medication? Select all that apply. A. Provide acetaminophen before and 24 hours after administration. B. Avoid shaking the medication prior to injecting. C. Refrigerate the medication until ready to administer. D. Apply warm, moist heat after administering the dose. E. Discard unused portion after administering the dose.

[Terjawab] A 63-year-old patient is considered to be in which life stage? A. Adult B. Older adult C. Elderly D. Aged

[Terjawab] During the intravenous (IV) administration of a chemotherapeutic vesicant drug, the nurse observes that there is a lack of blood return from the IV catheter. What should the nurse do first? A. Stop the administration of the drug. B. Irrigate the catheter with normal saline. C. Continue to administer the drug and assess for edema at the IV site. D. Reposition the client's arm and continue with administration of the drug.

[Terjawab] Which data would the nurse collect for a patient who reports frequent nosebleeds? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. * Take blood pressure * Ask about 'snorting' illicit drugs * Observe for bruising or ecchymosis * Observe for signs of trauma to the nose * Check oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter * Ask about personal or family history of blood disorders

[Terjawab] Patients should avoid taking which item when they're also taking an antidepressant? A. Alcohol B. Fruit juices C. Naproxen D. Simvastatin

[Terjawab] Delays in which category may qualify a child for services under developmental delay? A. Social/emotional B. Communication C. Physical D. All of the above

[Terjawab] Which response would the nurse use first for the patient problem of "Limited coping ability due to emotional lability" for a patient with Cushing syndrome? A. "What would you identify as your main strengths?" B. "How do you feel today? You seem more relaxed." C. "Do you feel ready to learn some relaxation techniques?" D. "Would you like to discuss how Cushing syndrome affects mood?"

[Terjawab] Describe an example situation in which a doctor would order an MRI of a patient's head.