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The nurse is describing the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis. Which information should the nurse include as the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?

The nurse educator is preparing a presentation about gastritis. Which does the nurse identify as the most common cause of chronic gastritis?

A nurse is providing care to a patient with coronary artery disease. The nurse knows that the most common cause of this condition is:

The nurse practitioner suspects nephrotic syndrome, Which of the following should the nurse order to confirm her diagnosis? 

A patient has recently developed chronic bronchitis. Which assessment finding is typical for this patient?

A patient has adenocarcinoma of the lungs. What type of cancer does this patient have?

A patient is taking Neurontin (gabapentin) 3 capsules TID.  On hand is a bottle of Neurontin which reads: “Neurontin 200 mg tablets.”  How many milligrams does she take per day? Round to nearest whole number. _____________ mg

Ordered: Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg  PO daily On hand: Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablets How many tablets would be administered to the patient: Round to nearest whole number.   _______  tablets

An infant has continuous NG tube feedings of Enfamil formula 3.5 ml per hour.  How many mls will the infant receive in a 24 hour period? Round up to nearest whole number. ____________ ml

A child is to receive an IV bolus of 75 mls of 0.9 NS over 50 minutes.  Then infusion pump should be set to how many mls per hour? Round to nearest whole number. _____________ ml/hr