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________________ is a diffuse inflammatory disorder of the striated muscles that primarily weakens the limbs, neck, and pharynx. A. Goodpasture syndrome B. Polymyositis Dermatomyositis C. Lympocytic Interstitial Pneumonia (LIP) D. Pulmonary Alveola Proteinosis

A patient’s sliding scale for insulin reads as follows: Blood Glucose 150-199 mg/dL: 4 units of insulin Blood Glucose 200-249 mg/dL: 6 units of insulin Blood Glucose 250-299 mg/dL: 8 units of insulin Blood Glucose 300-349 mg/dL: 10 units of insulin The patient’s current blood glucose level is 275 mg/dL. How many units of insulin should the nurse administer?

Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is characterized by macrophages in the alveolar interstitial spaces.

What priority action should a nurse take if a patient reports an unusual reaction after starting a new medication?

A medication in elixir form is ordered at 125 mg by mouth TID. The medication is supplied in a concentration of 250 mg/5 mL. Question: How many mg will the person receive each day? Enter numeric value only

What is the best course of action if a nurse receives a medication order that seems unclear or incomplete?

A patient requires IV fluids, and the physician orders 500 mL of 0.9% NaCl to be administered over 4 hours. You prepare your tubing and obtain an IV pump. Question: What will the flow rate be in mL/hr? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only. 

Which of the following questions should a nurse ask when verifying a new medication order to ensure patient safety?

A.  La concordancia: ¿Qué necesitas comprar para la oficina? You are working as an intern in a major city in Mexico and have been asked to reorder office supplies online. First, review the shopping list below. Then, place the order by typing the item, quantity requested and brief description in Spanish in the space provided. Follow the model. [Note: Be sure your answers agree in both number and gender.] (2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct written number; ½ pt. for correct gender agreement, ½ pt. for correct number agreement; 12 pts. total) MODELO – You read: cuaderno (3 / negro):        You write: tres cuadernos negros     1. computadora (11 / caro) [1] 2. lápiz (50 / azul) [2] 3. mapa (68 / pequeño) [3]  4. bolígrafo (36 / rojo) [4] 5.  mesas (27 / grande) [5] 6.  reloj (15 / digital) [6]  

All living things are approximately  _________ water.