Which best defines alternating waves of smooth muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal? propulsion by peristalsis
propulsion by defecation
chemical digestion by peristalsis
chemical digestion by defecation

Anurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who reports having a dry productive cough for the past 2 weeks. which of the following medications should the nurse report to the provider? a. furosemide b. lisinopril c. diltiazem d. metoprolol

Anurse is preparing to administer lidocaine via continuous iv infusion at 4 mg/min. available is lidocaine 2 g dextrose 5% in water 500 ml. the nurse should set the iv pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if applicable. do not use a trailing zero.)

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.