A patient in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has recently been diagnosed. What medication classification would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
A) Antimalarial agents
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
D) Uricosuric agents
Question 2A 54 year-old man is postoperative day 1 following neck dissection surgery. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize in the care of this patient?
A) Teaching the patient about the signs and symptoms of major postoperative complications
B) Positioning the patient in a high Fowler's position to protect the airway
C) Ensuring that naloxone (Narcan) is available at the patient's bedside
D) Maintaining protective isolation for 24 to 36 hours after surgery
Question 3A 44-year-old patient has been seen in the clinic for suspected rheumatic disorder. She is to undergo a procedure to retrieve synovial fluid from her knee for a definitive diagnosis.
The nurse knows that which of the following procedures will be involved?
A) Angiography
B) Myelography
C) Paracentesis
D) Arthrocentesis
Question 4A public health nurse is participating in a community health fair that is focused on health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following older adults most likely faces the highest risk of developing oral cancer?
A) A man who describes himself as always having been a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker.
B) A woman who is morbidly obese and has a longstanding diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
C) A woman who describes herself as a proud breast cancer survivor for over 10 years.
D) A man who states that he enjoys good health, with the exception of heartburn after nearly every meal.
Question 5The parents of a 3-year-old boy have just been informed that allergy testing suggests their son has multiple food allergies. When providing health education for this family, what subject should the nurse prioritize?
A) Alternative nutritional delivery systems
B) Coping strategies for the lifestyle changes that their son's diagnosis necessitates
C) The appropriate use of antihistamines in pediatric patients
D) Possible sources of food allergens and strategies for avoiding offending foods
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