50 Questions Part 1: Matching
Directions: Match the prefix, suffix, or root on the left with the correct meaning on the
right. Use each only once.
-cyte
dys-
-scope
-penia
ad lib
avian
cardi/o
brady-
-itis
stat
DOB
ml
horse
DSH
-phagia
Pa

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

Anurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity? a. having a prolapsed mitral valve b. having a 10-year history of copd c. taking a high-ceiling diuretic d. taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor

One possible issue in adherence to medication regimen. explain how this can be overcome.