What is the difference between lordosis and scoliosis?
What will be an ideal response?
Lordosis is an abnormal, excessive anterior curvature of the lumbar spine. Scoliosis is an abnormal, excessive, C- or S-shaped lateral curvature of the spine.
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Who may take verbal orders (VO) or telephone orders (TO)?
a. Registered nurses (RN) b. Certified medical assistants (CMA) c. Physicians (MDs) d. Certified nursing assistants (CNA) e. Regulations vary by state and agency; frequently only RNs may take TO or VO.
Parkinson's disease
A. occurs when a depletion of dopamine causes gradual reduction in cells in specific parts of the brain. B. may begin with signs of tremors, slowness of movement, and stiffness in the arms and legs. C. affects balance causing the patient to have an unusual posture. D. can be cured with proper medical care.
Which of the following comments is NOT TRUE regarding estrogen therapy?
a. Estrogen therapy has been associated with an increased risk of endometrial carcinoma. b. Adding progestin to estrogen therapy substantially reduces the risk of endometrial cancer. c. Combination therapy with estrogen and progestin increases the risk of endometrial carcinoma. d. Estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment available for menopausal symptoms and many women can take it safely.
Choose the correct statement regarding vaccines:
a. anti-dyphteric and anti-tetanous prophylaxis represent the most potent immunization schedules b. anti-choleric vaccine offers a high individual protection, very efficient in epidemics c. anti-smallpox vaccination is used world wide d. the BCG vaccination is always very efficient e. poliomyelitis is declared eradicated, therefore there is no prophylaxis schedule