A 65-year-old man presents to the clinician with complaints of increasing bilateral peripheral vision loss, poor night vision, and frequent prescription changes that started 6 months previously. Recently, he has also been seeing halos around lights
The clinician suspects chronic open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements is true concerning the diagnosis of chronic open-angle glaucoma?
a. The presence of increased intraocular pressure measured by tonometry is definitive for the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma.
b. The clinician can definitively diagnosis open-angle glaucoma based on the subjective complaints of the patient.
c. Physical diagnosis relies on goniscopic evaluation of the angle by an ophthalmologist.
d. Early diagnosis is essential in order to reverse any damage that has occurred to the optic nerve.
C
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A) Serving sugary foods at mealtimes and not snacks B) Providing juice in a sippy cup between meals C) Allowing the older infant to fall asleep with a bottle D) Permitting snacking throughout the day
A woman gave birth to an infant weighing 390 g. Which action by the NICU charge nurse is most appropriate?
A. Begin the discharge planning process when the child is admitted. B. Consult social services to help make arrangements for home care. C. Consult the palliative care team and admit the infant for comfort care. D. Prepare for aggressive resuscitation and admission to the NICU.
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A) Mesalamine (Asacol) B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) C) Psyllium (Metamucil) D) Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) E) Olsalazine (Dipentum)
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a. Peripheral edema b. Basilar crackles c. Chest pain d. Cyanosis