Describe the purpose and side effects of betaadren

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Describe the purpose and side effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents.

A. High blood pressure B. Increased heart rate C. Decreased oxygen supply D. Muscle relaxation

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is the most appropriate response based on physiological and medical principles.

Which of the following charts does the nurse use to check color vision?

A. Ishihara polychromatic plates B. Rosenbaum Pocket Vision Screener C. Snellen eye chart D. Jaeger chart

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Ishihara polychromatic plates are specifically designed to test for color blindness by using patterns of colored dots.

Bob is diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). You realize that he has an increased risk of bleeding and you must monitor

A. WBC and bleeding time. B. Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT). C. Platelet count and RBC. D. Iron and ferritin levels.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Low platelet count increases the risk of bleeding in ITP.

What piece of equipment should the nurse advise Mrs. Singer to have ready when her husband returns home?

A. An electronic artificial larynx B. A humidifier C. A television D. A high-low bed

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Humidifiers maintain moisture in the air, aiding breathing through the stoma.

Which type of agent does sulfur mustard fall under?

A. Nerve agents B. Blistering agents C. Respiratory toxins D. Cyanide poisonings

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because sulfur mustard is a blistering agent that causes skin and respiratory damage.

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