A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of lithium toxicity, which include: a) Hypotension and bradycardia b) Hyperactivity and restlessness c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst

37) Which of the following is a contraindication to the antiarrhythmic Amiodarone?    A) Tachycardia B) Allergy to Lidocaine C) Bradycardia D) Hypertension

12) A contraindication to ACE inhibitor administration is ____________________________.  A) Respiratory Distress B) Chest Pain C) Allergy to Aspirin D) Hypotension

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothyroidism? a) Weight gain b) Bradycardia c) Heat intolerance d) Cold intolerance

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in nursing assessment? a) Assessing pain levels b) Measuring blood pressure c) Evaluating neurological status d) Monitoring respiratory rate

What two imbalances is a patient at risk for when they have an exacerbation of IBD?

J.C. is a 52-year-old man with a history of chronic heavy alcohol use. He has frequent bouts of gastrointestinal bleeding for which he has been hospitalized on six separate occasions over the years. He continues to drink and exhibits most of the common manifestations of alcoholic cirrhosis. He was recently hit by a car and was hospitalized for a broken leg. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and had a blood alcohol level of 0.18.   What is the probable cause of F.C.’s progressive mental deterioration? How might his mental deterioration be medically managed? ( Explain the probable cause of the mental deterioration and list at least 3 ways this cause can be medically managed.)   How does alcoholic cirrhosis differ from biliary cirrhosis?  What occurs in the two types of biliary cirrhosis?   (Explain how alcoholic cirrhosis differs from biliary cirrhosis. List the 2 types of biliary cirrhosis and explain the pathophysiology of each type.)

8) Which of the following factors will NOT affect the rate of drug absorption into the body. A) Food in the stomach B) Route of administration C) Patient's mental state D) Stomach acidity

The nurse is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for the antithyroid drug propylthiouracil (PTU). Which statement by the nurse is correct? a )“There are no food restrictions while on this drug.”b )“You need to avoid foods high in iodine, such as iodized salt, seafood, and soy products.”c )“This drug is given to raise the thyroid hormone levels in your blood.”d )“Take this drug in the morning on an empty stomach.”

What is the recommended initial treatment for a patient with suspected opioid overdose in the emergency department? A) Naloxone B) Flumazenil C) Atropine D) Diazepam