Author Question: The incidence of cancer in a remote rural area was found to be higher than expected. Of the ... (Read 62 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The incidence of cancer in a remote rural area was found to be higher than expected. Of the following possible reasons for the finding, which is the most likely?

A) Fluoridated drinking water
B) Industrial waste in the drinking water
C) Nitrate-contaminated drinking water
D) Nitrate-contaminated vegetables such as spinach and beets

Question 2

An older resident of a long-term care facility has recently been prescribed a non-barbiturate sedative. For which effect should the nurse assess in this patient?

A) Anticholinergic effects
B) Daytime sedation and confusion
C) Respiratory depression and sleep apnea
D) Changes in blood pressure and heart rate

allisonblackmore · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Contamination of drinking water with nitrates from fertilizers has been associated with increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but vegetables high in nitrates (such as spinach and beets) have not. Fluorides have not been proved to be associated with cancer. If the area is truly remote, industrial wastes are unlikely to be present in the drinking water.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Patients who are receiving sedation should be monitored for daytime sluggishness and confusion. Heart rate and blood pressure are not noted to be affected by these drugs and they are not associated with anticholinergic effects. Respiratory depression and sleep apnea are not noted to result from non-barbiturate sedatives.