Which of the following clients should refrain from therapy with the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)?

• A.a client with renal impairment
• B.a client with hypertension
• C.a client with diabetes mellitus, type II
• D.a client with renal calculi (kidney stones)

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Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?

• A.Native American
• B.Asian-Pacific
• C.Norwegian
• D.Hispanic

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Jane Love, a 35-year old gravida III para II at 23 weeks gestation, is seen in the Emergency Department with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Jane reports that she has been feeling tired and has noticed ankle swelling in the evening. Laboratory tests reveal a hemoglobin level of 11.5 g/dL. After evaluating the situation, the nurse determines that Jane is at risk for placenta previa, based on which of the following data?

• A.anemia
• B.edema
• C.painless vaginal bleeding
• D.fatigue

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Which statement best describes electrolytes in intracellular and extracellular fluid?

• A.There is a greater concentration of sodium in extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid.
• B.There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium in extracellular fluid.
• C.There is a greater concentration of potassium in extracellular fluid and sodium in intracellular fluid.
• D.There is an equal concentration of sodium and potassium between intracellular and extracellular fluid.

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Local anesthetics block the conduction of pain impulses to the spinal cord.
Their duration of action __________.

• A.is always longer than general anesthesia
• B.is determined by the rate of diffusion and absorption at the site of administration
• C.is usually short (10 minutes)
• D.varies, depending on the client's weight

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