Questions 1-3 refer to this reading excerpt. 1. We demand the abolition of national banks. 2. We demand that the government shall establish sub-treasuries or depositories in the several states, which shall loan money direct to the people at a low rate of interest, not to exceen two per cent per annum, on non-perishable farm products, and also upon real estate…. 3. We demand that the amount of the circulating medium be speedily increased to not less than $50 per capita.  4. We condemn the silver bill recently passed by Congress, and demand in lieu thereof the free and unlimited coinage of silver.  5. We further demand a removal of the existing heavy tariff tax from the necessities of life, that the poor of our land must have.  6. We demand a just and equitable system of graduated tax on incomes.  7. We demand that the Congress of the United States submit an amendment to the Constitution providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people of each state.  The Ocala Platform proved an important link between the alliance movement and which of the following later groups? 

In the older adult, a reduction in hepatic metabolism can decrease first-pass metabolism and can prolong drug half-life, thus leading to which nursing concern?

The nurse is teaching a class on ethics as it relates to drug research.  The nurse identifies the importance of protecting the client from harm.  Which principle is the nurse discussing? 

A client is having difficulties with an overactive bladder the LPN will expect to give which medication.

A client with hyperthyroidism has symptoms of tachycardia, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos. Prior to surgery, which drug is used to decrease thyroid hormone levels? 

An 83 year-old client has begun taking a new medication that is 100% eliminated by the kidneys. Which of the following tests should the practical nurse monitor to assess the client’s kidney function?

A practical nurse is providing care for a client who has glaucoma. The practical nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?

The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a prescription for an enteric-coated tablet. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

A client who has been taking a beta blocker for 6 months tells the practical nurse during a follow-up visit that they want to stop taking this medication. The client is wondering if there is any problem with stopping the medication today. What is the best response?

A child with a broken arm is given an injection for pain. The client asks “When will it start to stop hurting?” To answer the child the nurse needs to understand the pharmacodynamics of drug action and: