Which is the common underlying pathophysiology of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease?
a. Both are neurodegenerative diseases.
b. Both are forms of dementia.
c. Both involve interrupted transmission of nerve impulses.
d. Both are primarily caused and directly related to environmental factors.
ANS: C
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a. "I need to take extra vitamin C while on INH." b. "I should take this medicine with milk or juice." c. "I will take this medication on an empty stomach." d. "My contact lenses will be permanently stained."
A patient asks the nurse why the infected area on his arm is so red. How should the nurse respond?
1. "Body fluids are leaking into the area.". 2. "White blood cells are trying to kill the bacteria.". 3. "The body has increased the blood supply to the area.". 4. "The body is walling off the infected area to prevent it from spreading.".
A client diagnosed with gout is concerned about the formation of nodules. The nurse should explain that these nodules are called:
1. Bouchard's nodes. 2. cysts. 3. Heberden's nodes. 4. tophi.
Which of the following diseases would the nurse recognize as being caused by a virus? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gonorrhea b. Shingles c. Measles d. Infectious mononucleosis e. Trichomoniasis f. Candida albicans