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[Done] The abbreviation for four times a day is: A. q.i.d. B. di.g. C. q .4 h D. q.d.d.

[Done] New blood collection accessories are becoming available and some already have had success. One such device created by Pain Care Labs is named Buzzy. Its main use is: Please select the single best answer. A. To stop bleeding immediately after the needle is withdrawn from the vein B. To distract and soothe the patient during the blood collection procedure C. To speed up blood flow in the evacuated tube D. To prevent hemolysis of specimens

[Done] Which of the following correctly defines the medical term extravasate? A. Pinpoint hemorrhages B. Leak out of a vessel into tissues C. Fluid located in the cytoplasm D. Part of a thrombus that has moved E. Scattered throughout the body

[Done] Is a cancer of the hematopoietic tissues that produces a high number of white blood cells. Select one: A. Mononucleosis B. Hodgkin disease C. Aplastic anemia D. Leukemia E. Hemophilia

[Done] Which class of drugs would be given at higher than normal doses in an infant? A. Phenothiazines B. Benzodiazepines C. Calcium channel blockers D. Aminoglycoside antibiotics

[Done] Which guideline does the nurse follow when administering oral medication to a preschool child? A. Placing the capsule or tablet under the tongue B. Using chewable tablets if the child's teeth are loose C. Supporting the child's head and holding the child in the lap D. Using a follow-up rinse with a flavored drink

[Done] Which of the following is NOT a general strategy for promoting independence and will most likely reduce independence? A. Break large tasks into steps that the client can accomplish, e.g., instead of "take a bath", hand him/her a washcloth and start him/her washing the face. B. Limit the number of things to choose from according to his/her stage of function, but continue to allow him to make a choice. C. Try to keep the home environment unchanged, and encourage the client to learn how to negotiate it safely. D. Use consistent routines to keep personal items handy, e.g. store glasses next to the lamp.

[Done] Donor bone marrow is most commonly harvested from the A. thigh bone B. breast bone C. shoulder blade D. hip bone

[Done] What is the brand name of nifedipine? Select one: A. Adalat CC B. Bystolic C. Norvasc D. Tribenzor

[Done] Society had an impact on medicine with the implementation of standards for sanitation, ventilation, hygiene, and nutrition. A. Renaissance B. Medieval C. Modern D. Ancient