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Describe three (3) characteristics that highlight the Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD).  

Name/Describe two (2) patterns of SSD.  

Describe Illness Anxiety Disorder.  

Describe Anorexia Nervosa.  (Three [3] characteristics)

The nurse provides patient education about fludrocortisone, a mineralocorticoid, for the treatment of Addison’s disease. Identify the adverse reactions. (Select all that apply.)

A surfactant laxative, docusate sodium (Colace), has been ordered for a patient. The nurse checks the patient’s medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?

A 75-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes takes glipizide (Glucotrol), a sulfonylurea. She asks the nurse when the best time would be to take this medication. What is the nurse’s best response?

A patient taking metformin (Glucophage), a biguanide, is scheduled for a radiographic scan with contrast dye. What instructions should you provide to this patient?

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about the management of diabetes. Which statement about basal dosing is correct?

What time should the patient take levothyroxine (Synthroid), a thyroid replacement hormone?