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A bacterium is suddenly dumped into warm culture media from a cooler environment. Which of the following adjustments will help the bacterium maintain the same level of membrane fluidity?

You have discovered a drug that blocks the ability of Ran to hydrolyze GTP.  When you apply this drug to a cell, what is the likely effect on nuclear import?

________________ 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?