This assessment is a Paper 1 Style Assessment so you are NOT allowed to use a calculator. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TIME: 75 minutes + 5 minutes reading time

The field of plant taxonomy includes distinguishing, classifying, and__________________ taxa.

What type of growth form is exhibited  by the moss in the picture?   

In mosses, the sporophyte generation is dominant (i.e., the leafy, green part), but in ferns the gametophyte generation is dominant (i.e., the leafy, green part).

A bulb is a horizontal, underground stem.

Number the following taxonomic hierarchy in order from most inclusive (highest rank = 1) to least inclusive (lowest rank = 5). Ammannia Magnoliopsida Magnoliophyta Lythraceae Myrtales [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

A patient in septic shock has been receiving a continuous infusion of norepinephrine (Levophed) for blood pressure support. During assessment, the nurse notes that the patient’s fingers are cold, pale, and darkened, with delayed capillary refill and areas of necrosis. Which complication is the nurse MOST concerned about?

Which beta-blocker is commonly prescribed for hypertension during pregnancy?

Which adverse effect is the MOST serious risk associated with midodrine?

A patient with chronic neuropathic pain has been taking oxycodone for pain management. The provider now prescribes pregabalin (Lyrica) as an adjunct medication. Which nursing action is MOST important after initiating this new prescription?