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1. What is the action of urinary antimicrobial agents? a. Reduce pain associated with bladder spasms caused by the infection b. Enhance output enough to flush out the infection from the urinary tract c. Eliminate urinary retention d. Have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract ANS: D Urinary antimicrobial agents have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract. Pyridium reduces pain associated with bladder spasms related to urinary tract infection (UTI). Anti...

1. What is the action of amiodarone (Cordarone), a class III agent used to treat cardiac dysrhythmias? a. It acts as a myocardial depressant by inhibiting sodium ion movement. b. It prolongs the duration of the electrical stimulation on cells and the refractory time between electrical impulses. c. It acts as a beta-adrenergic agent. d. It slows the rate of electrical conduction and prolongs the time between contractions. ANS: D Class I antidysrhythmic drugs act as a myocardial depressan...

1. A patient who has undergone a lengthy surgical procedure under general anesthesia is unable to breathe on his own following the procedure. Which drug will the nurse expect to be administered as an antidote to the neuromuscular-blocking agent? a. Dantrolene (Dantrium) b. Neostigmine methylsulfate (Prostigmin) c. Ether d. Baclofen (Lioresal) ANS: B Neostigmine methylsulfate is an antidote to neuromuscular-blocking agents. Additional measures to implement include artificial respirations...

1. A female patient has developed leukorrhea since being on oral broad spectrum antibiotics for the past week for a lower respiratory infection. Which organism causes leukorrhea? a. Herpes simplex b. Mycoplasma hominis c. Human papillomavirus (HPV) d. Candida albicans ANS: D Candida albicans infections of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, or vagina may develop as secondary infections during the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, such as penicillins, tetracyclines, and cephalosporins. H...

1. A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment of lupus erythematosus. In addition to monitoring electrolyte levels, which laboratory studies will the nurse monitor? a. Complete blood count b. Partial thromboplastin time c. Liver function panel d. Blood glucose levels ANS: D Corticosteroid therapy may induce hyperglycemia, particularly in prediabetic or diabetic patients. All patients must be monitored for the development of hyperglycemia, particularly duri...

chapter 31 fungi.

Questions and answers from the lecture on chapter 29 of Protista

Chapter 27 talks about prokaryotic cells

Summary The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) (Master Study Guide 2022/2023 Test Bank) Complete/////Summary The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) (Master Study Guide 2022/2023 Test Bank) Complete

RNSG 1343 Med Surg Comprehensive Exam 2 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Guaranteed Satisfaction New update 2023/2024RNSG 1343 Med Surg Comprehensive Exam 2 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Guaranteed Satisfaction New update 2023/2024 • A parent whose 12-year-old child has been inhaling paint fumes asks the nurse, "Can he become addicted to paint fumes?" What is the best response for the nurse to provide? A. Only hard drugs like cocaine and heroin can cause problems with addiction. B. ...