Why should the physician be concerned about the abnormal lipid profile of a person with diabetes who is out of control like Mrs. R?
Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for people with normal lipid profiles. Diabetes is now considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Risk increases with dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, and smoking.
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a. "You need to be evaluated for a sexually transmitted disease." b. "Water-soluble vaginal lubricants may provide relief." c. "No, it is part of the aging process." d. "You may have vaginal scar tissue that is producing the discomfort."
What type of chemotherapeutic agent alters the function of cells by replacing a hydrogen atom of a molecule?
a. Plant alkaloids b. Antimetabolites c. Alkylating agents d. Antitumor antibiotics
The spouse of a patient who is prescribed
promethazine (Phenergan) as part of her antiemetic therapy with chemotherapy reports that after the last dose the patient did not remember the drive home. What is your best action? a. Thank the spouse for reporting the problem, and document the adverse drug reaction. b. Hold the dose of promethazine for this round of chemotherapy until the patient is seen by the prescriber. c. Reassure the patient and spouse that this is a normal response to the drug and stress that the patient should not drive. d. Perform a mini-mental status examination and assess the patient's pupillary reflexes before administering the promethazine.
Accessible population refers to the total group of subjects to whom the researcher would like to generalize the results of the study
A) True B) False