An older patient talks about being given preparations as a child ...

[gonzo233]

An older patient talks about being given preparations as a child that were considered patent medications. The nurse recalls these medications included which items? Select all that apply:
 
  1. Alcohol
  2. Opium
  3. Cocaine
  4. Aspirin

Question 2

A patient who is Buddhist is wearing white clothes. What does this color symbolize in this religion?
 
  1. Mourning the death of a relative
  2. Joy for the birth of an infant
  3. Recognition of a religious holiday
  4. Celebration of a marriage

[duy1981999]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Throughout most of history, patent medicines contained alcohol.
2. Throughout most of history, patent medicines could contain opium.
3. Throughout most of history, patent medicines could contain cocaine.
4. Patent medicines did not contain aspirin.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. The wearing of white clothes signifies mourning in the Buddhist faith.
2. No specific color is worn for the birth of an infant.
3. No specific colors are seen for specific religious holidays.
4. Celebrating a marriage is not done with white clothes in the Buddhist tradition.