A patient's smear sample in the lab shows spherocytes and elliptocytes. This is due to abnormally shaped red blood cells originating from red blood cell membrane defects. What predisposed factor could cause this to occur?
A) Hemolytic anemia
B) Hemophilia B
C) von Willebrand's disease
D) Acute lymphoblastic anemia
B
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The nurse working in an obstetrician's office determines that which clients have high-risk pregnancy? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The woman recovering from a gastrointestinal virus 2. The woman who had a healthy baby six months ago resulting from a healthy pregnancy 3. The woman who lives in an urban area in a high-rise apartment 4. The unmarried 14-year-old woman living in a rural area 5. The woman who drinks one cup of coffee every morning
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) reduces pain by which of the following mechanisms?
A) Efferent fibers are blocked by continuously applied high-intensity stimulation. B) Pain is prevented from traveling from the uterus to spinal cord synapses. C) Electrical impulses are created that interfere with nerve transmission. D) TENS reduces apprehension and thereby complements narcotic action.
Which of the following statements is true regarding asthma?
1. It has both inflammatory and bronchoconstriction components. 2. Asthma is caused by a virus. 3. Asthma cannot be treated. 4. Symptoms most often occur with rest.
The subcutaneous administration route results in the most rapid drug action.
a. true b. false