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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 months. Which laboratory test(s) should be performed regularly while the patient is taking this medication? a )Platelet countb )WBC countc )Liver function studiesd) Renal function studies

What is the importance of calculating the radiopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical dosage in radiology? List the base units in the Metric System and English Units. Mention the metric prefixes with their meanings and abbreviations. List Common Length Unit Conversions

Which of the following best describes the term "holistic care"? A) Focusing solely on physical symptoms B) Treating only the disease C) Considering the whole person (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs) D) Providing care only when symptoms appear

What does the term 'asepsis' mean in nursing practice? A) Administering medications B) Providing emotional support C) Preventing the spread of infection D) Conducting physical examinations

1.The MAIN focus of a clinical practitioner when faced with a new client is to gather what type of information?A)diagnosticB)nomotheticC)idiographicD)dispassionate2.The process of evaluating a person’s progress after being in treatment is called a:A)nomothetic approach.B)clinical assessment.C)behavioral diagnosis.D)functional analysis.3.Clinical interviews are the preferred assessment technique of many practitioners. One particular strength of the interview process is:A)validity.B)the reliability of the technique.C)the chance to get a general sense of the client.D)that it asks only open-ended questions.4.One limitation of the clinical interview as an assessment tool is that:A)each client is different.B)the approach is too rigid.C)the client may give an overly positive picture.D)the clinician sees the client too infrequently.5.A test that has a high degree of consistency is said to have good ______.6.A projective test that requires the client to describe what is happening in the…

What is a normal Hb value for an adult woman? a) 36 - 46% b) 12.0 - 16.0 g / dL c) 5.0 - 12.0 g / dL d) 45 - 52% e) 16.0 - 20.0 g / dL

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is prescribed methotrexate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of methotrexate toxicity, which include: a) Bradycardia and hypotension b) Hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia c) Thrombocytopenia and leukopenia d) Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

When the nurse is checking the laboratory data for a patient taking spironolactone (Aldactone), which result would be a potential concern? a )Serum sodium level of 140 mEq/Lb )Serum calcium level of 10.2 mg/dLc) Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/Ld )Serum magnesium level of 2.0 mg/dL

During long-term corticosteroid therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient’s laboratory results for adverse effects, such as: (Select all that apply.) a )Increased serum potassium levelsb )Decreased serum potassium levelsc )Increased sodium levelsd )Decreased sodium levelse) Hyperglycemiaf )Hypoglycemia