A man with a BMI of 38 and a waist size of 48 inches is seen in the clinic for an annual well check-up. The nurse reviews laboratory tests and notes a fasting plasma glucose of 110 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL, and high-density lipoprotein level of 40 mg/dL. The man’s blood pressure is 160/110 mm Hg. The man has a history of cardiovascular disease and tells the nurse he has tried to lose weight numerous times. The nurse anticipates which of the following options to be included in the plan of care?

A strain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae has undergone a mutation and is no longer able to make pili. Predict the most likely outcome.  

Shortest lag period would most likely be observed if a culture is transferred?

The physician orders amoxicillin (Amoxil) 0.5grams, PO, three times a day.  The pharmacy supplies the medication with the following label. How many milliliters will be administered in 24 hours? _____________________mL per 24 hours (round to the whole)

A patient is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and reports occasional use of herbal supplements and essential oils. Which of the following should this patient be cautioned to avoid:

Antiretroviral therapy is recommended for HIV-positive patients with:

A patient is suspected of having systemic lupus.  The nurse monitors the patient knowing that which of the following is one of the initial characteristic signs of systemic lupus?

Which of the following routes of administration produces the fastest rate of absorption?

The nurse receives an order for an IV of 1000 mL of D5W to infuse over 8 hours.  The tubing available is a 12gtt/mL set.  How many drops per minute would the nurse set to deliver the IV fluids?     ___________________________ gtt/min

The parents of a 2-month-old infant ask if they can immunize their child by giving one or two immunizations per month instead of following the recommended immunization schedule for vaccines at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 15 months of age. The nurse should: