Cheap Nursing CEUs

1. In order to diagnose CFS, nurses must rule out medical and psychiatric conditions with similar symptoms with:

A. A thorough physical examination B. Mental status screening C. Laboratory screening tests D. All of the above

2. Although there is no cure, prescription drugs have been developed specifically for managing CFS.

A. True B. False

3. Supplements and over-the-counter drugs can interact with prescription drugs and cause side-effects, so nurses need to remind CFS patients to consult with a clinician before taking any of these medication.

A. True B. False

4. Patients should avoid which of the following?

A. Comfrey B. Kava C. Licorice root D. All of the above

5. Because chronic illnesses like CFS impact the entire family, not just the patient, family education and counseling may be helpful in talking about changes in family dynamics related to living with CFS.

A. True B. False

6. When performing graded exercise therapy, nurses should take note of all of the following, except for:

A. The level of activity may not be the same as before the CFS diagnosis. B. The patient should not feel tired after the activity. C. Aerobic activity should precede strengthening activity. D. Nurses should take note of all of the above.

7. Which of the following is proper sleep hygiene for patients?

A. Going to bed at the same time each night and rising at the same time each morning. B. Eating a large meal before bedtime to promote the 'rest and digest' phase and allow for a peaceful sleep. C. Getting physical activity within a few hours of bedtime will help promote sleep. D. All of the above.