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The nurse knows the lithium, a naturally-occurring salt that is excreted by the kidneys, has the potential to adversely affect:

A. Renal function B. Thyroid function C. ECG D. Polyuria

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Renal function. Lithium is excreted by the kidneys, and its accumulation can lead to renal toxicity, affecting renal function. The other choices are incorrect because lithium primarily affects the kidneys, not the thyroid (B), ECG (C), or causes polyuria (D). Lithium toxicity is commonly associated with renal impairment, making A the most appropriate choice.

Question 2 of 5

In the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (GDFM) / MMed(Family Medicine) modular course, in which unit is the topic of depression in the elderly covered?

A. Unit 523. B. Unit 411. C. Unit 213. D. Unit 423.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

How might the perspectives of financially secure patients with respect to end-of-life care differ from those of disadvantaged patients?

A. Financially secure patients are more likely to insist that everything be done to keep them alive B. Disadvantaged patients may interpret end-of-life care as an attempt to deny essential treatments C. Disadvantaged patients are more likely to want to spend their last days outside the hospital D. Financially secure patients are more likely to demand placement in assisted living facilities to avoid burdening their families

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following services would be especially helpful for terminally ill Muslim patients?

A. Referring the patient for additional tests B. Negotiating a plan for outside visitors, especially the Imam C. Providing patients with motivational pamphlets D. Serving regular hospital meals

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Why might an immigrant patient be reluctant to participate in DOT?

A. Immigrant patients are fearful of medical authority B. The patient may be fearful because of the loss of privacy or cultural misunderstanding C. The patient may have had a similar experience in his/her native country D. The patient may feel that DOT will make the illness worse

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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