A 75-Year-Old Patient Requires Frequent Use of Corticosteroids to Control

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient requires frequent use of corticosteroids to control COPD exacerbations.To monitor adverse drug effects in this patient,the primary care NP should:

• A) order a bone density study.
• B) monitor the patient's renal function at every visit.
• C) order an electrocardiogram to assess for arrhythmias.
• D) order routine chest radiographs to watch for pneumonia.

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Definitions:

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state induced when individuals are made aware of a discrepancy between their attitudes and behaviors, leading to discomfort and a potential change in behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting individuals to seek consistency.

Self-Esteem Threat

A perceived challenge or attack on one's self-worth or self-image, leading to defensive reactions or anxiety.

Counterattitudinal

Relating to or involving actions or behaviors that are contrary to one's stated beliefs or attitudes, often used in the context of persuasion and attitude change research.