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Questions in medicine

[Done] Does heparin help with clotting?

[Done] What was the medical significance of the Flexner Report published in 1910?

[Done] You notice that your chest hurts, your left arm is tingling, and you feel lightheaded. You discern that you are having a heart attack. What kind of reasoning led you to this conclusion? A) sign B) example C) analogy D) Causal

[Done] Explain what distinguishes medicines from drugs and why medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.

[Done] When administering an antimicrobial medication to a patient who has community-acquired pneumonia, which intervention would the nurse implement? Select all that apply. A. Teaching the patient to limit fluid intake B. Monitoring the patient for difficulty breathing C. Monitoring the patient for signs of allergic reaction D. Bypassing the "Six Rights" of medication administration E. Knowing the reason the patient is receiving the medication

[Done] Which medication should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease? A. Altace B. Cardura C. Lipitor D. Vyvanse

[Done] Using galvanic current to force water-soluble solutions into the skin layers is called: A. disincrustation B. iontophoresis C. phoresis D. cataphoresis

[Done] The client underwent a right breast lumpectomy and axillary node dissection 2 months ago. The client is seeking treatment today for reports of an increase in the size of the right arm and a "tingly" sensation in the same limb. The client expresses concern, "I am going to be disfigured." The edges of the incision are well approximated, and no erythema or drainage is noted. There is no swelling or redness in the breast or axilla. The right arm has minimal swelling compared with the left arm. There is a strong right radial pulse and normal movement and sensation in both hands. Capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds in the right hand. The upper arm circumference is 46 cm (18 in) on the right and 44 cm (17.25 in) on the left. The client's body mass index is 30 kg/m2. The nurse is planning care for this client. Which complication(s) is the client at risk for developing? Select all that apply. A. toxic shock syndrome B. cellulitis C. uremic frost D. lung cancer E. altered body image F. arterial ulcers

[Done] A client is prescribed subcutaneous filgrastim. Which action(s) should the nurse take when administering this medication? Select all that apply. A. Provide acetaminophen before and 24 hours after administration. B. Avoid shaking the medication prior to injecting. C. Refrigerate the medication until ready to administer. D. Apply warm, moist heat after administering the dose. E. Discard unused portion after administering the dose.

[Done] A 63-year-old patient is considered to be in which life stage? A. Adult B. Older adult C. Elderly D. Aged