Which type of osteoporosis would a person develop after having the left leg in a cast for 8 weeks to treat fracture of the tibia and fibula?
a. Iatrogenic
b. Regional
c. Idiopathic
d. Osteoblastic
Answer: b. Regional
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On expiration, the lung is approximately at the level of
a. the fifth rib at the midaxillary line. b. T3. c. T10. d. the oblique fissure.
To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the:
a. top of the head. b. mastoid bone. c. forehead. d. preauricular area.
Before providing care to an older adult client, the female nurse washes her hands to decrease the chance of infection. Which age-related factor supports the nurse's actions?
1. Involution of the thymus increases susceptibility to infection. 2. Effectiveness of most childhood vaccinations is decreased. 3. Excitatory effects of sex hormones decrease immune function. 4. Decreased bone marrow function decreases maturation of T cells
A patient who has hyperlipidemia has been taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) 60 mg daily for 6 months. The patient's initial lipid profile showed LDL of 180 mg/dL, HDL of 45 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 160 mg/dL
The primary care NP orders a lipid profile today that shows LDL of 105 mg/dL, HDL of 50 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 120 mg/dL. The patient reports muscle pain and weakness. The NP should: a. order liver function tests (LFTs). b. order a creatine kinase-MM (CK-MM) level. c. change atorvastatin to twice-daily dosing. d. add gemfibrozil (Lopid) to the patient's medication regimen.