Spheres 1, 2, and 3 are three identical conducting spheres that have been placed on top of insulating stands.  Sphere 3 is connected to ground and is initially neutral, while spheres 1 and 2 each have an initial positive charge.  The spheres are far enough apart that they do not affect the charge distribution on each other.  A student brings the spheres in contact with each other, two at a time, in the following order. Sphere 1 is brought into contact with Sphere 2 and then returned to its initial position.  Sphere 2 is brought into contact with Sphere 3 and then returned to its initial position.  Which of the following correctly relates the final net charges Q1, Q2, and Q3 of the three spheres?

The client is prescribed buspirone (Buspar) (non-benzodiazepine antianxiety medication) for anxiety prevention. The dose is “Take 10 mg three times daily” The buspirone comes in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient need DAILY? ______ Tablets (enter the number only; no label)

When obtaining a health history from a patient with acute pancreatitis, the nurse prioritizes asking about a history of alcohol abuse and which of the following additional risk factors?

The patient with acute pancreatitis is scheduled for a test that will use a scope to assess the pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. The patient asks the nurse, “What is the name of the test I’m going for later today?” The nurse responds by stating, “This test is called a(n) __________.”

A 68-year old patient has an abrupt onset of anorexia, nausea and vomiting, hepatomegaly, and abnormal liver function tests.  Blood testing is negative for viral causes of hepatitis.  During assessment of the patient, it is most important for the nurse to question the patient regarding:

The patient with chronic pancreatitis is more likely than the patient with acute pancreatitis to:

A patient with advanced cirrhosis secondary to non-alcoholic fatty steatohepatitis (NASH) has marked ascites and signs of hepatic encephalopathy.  The nurse educates the patient about proper diet and determines that teaching has been effective when the patient’s choice of foods from the menu includes which of the following?

The family members of a patient with hepatitis A ask if there is anything that will prevent them from developing the disease? The best response by the nurse is:

A patient has lab work drawn and it shows a positive HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen). What education does the nurse anticipate providing to the patient?

A patient with a history of cirrhosis has been admitted to the intensive care unit for severe confusion, asterixis, and increased deep tendon reflexes. A prescription was placed for neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin). Which statement best explains the therapeutic purpose of this medication in managing their condition?