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 restlessnes c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst

A patient is admitted with a suspected cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which assessment finding is most indicative of a left hemispheric stroke? a) Right-sided neglect b) Aphasia c) Right-sided weakness d) Impaired short-term memory

Which of the following is a contraindication to anticoagulant use?  A) Recent injury B) Diabetes C) Asthma D) Dizziness Which of the following is an antiplatelet medication? A) Diltiazem B) Labetalol C) Procainamide D) Aspirin A commonly shared action of all antiarrhythmics is that they _____________________. A) Inhibit calcium absorption B) Cause vasoconstriction C) Slow the heart rate D) Prevent bradycardia  Which of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor?  A) Aspirin B) Labetalol C) Lisinopril D) Simvastatin  A Class II antiarrhythmic blocks ____________ channels.  A) Potassium B) Beta C) Sodium D) Calcium A potential complication with the administration of a diuretic is ______________________. A) Hypothermia B) Hypernatremia C) Hypokalemia D) Hypoglycemia

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

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.)

Determine the number of grams of medication to dispense in the following dosing regimen: Ibuprofen 800 mg - take one tablet tid for 5 days.

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