The contractile unit of a muscle is a

The human body primarily uses open kinetic chains in the lower extremities for normal function.

Which of the following does NOT contribue to increased or “maximized” strength?

A client presents with a moon face, evident facial hair, humped back, and severe areas of acne. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain when the client with Cushing’s Disease is assessed?

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is ordered for a client with a respiratory illness.  What is necessary in order to prepare the medication?

After report on your 4 stable patients on a pediatric unit, which patient would you give medications to first?  

The nurse assesses the client with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which questions are important to ask the client? Select all that apply.

Which of the following clinical diagnoses is least likely to require treatment with Methylprednisolone (Medrol)?

A client presents with a blood pressure of 190/96.  The client regularly takes levothyroxine (Synthroid).  The nurse is ordered to give propranolol (Inderal).  Which teaching statement is the most accurate for the nurse to use when discussing this new medication?

Preventing medication errors can be accomplished by focusing on which of the following medication practices? (Select all that apply)