A Patient Has Recently Been Placed on Inhaled Corticosteroids

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has recently been placed on inhaled corticosteroids.Which common adverse effects should the nurse discuss with the patient?

• A)Fatigue and depression
• B)Anxiety and peripheral vasoconstriction
• C)Headache and rapid heart rate
• D)Oral candidiasis and dry mouth

Understand the concept of cost centers and their role within an organization.

Calculate and interpret departmental gross profit.

Distinguish between cost centers, profit centers, and revenue centers.

Understand the utility of departmental reports in performance evaluation and decision making.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in proportion with the level of goods or services produced or sold.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Break-Even Point

The sales level at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit but no loss.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted, showing how much contributes to fixed expenses and profits.