A teen is seen in the clinic for an annual checkup. The teen asks for tips on controlling her acne. The nurse would make which of the following suggestions?
a. She should avoid chocolate
b. Cleanse the areas with soap and water
c. Avoid caffeine
d. Cleanse the skin excessively
B
Chocolate is no longer believed to increase the severity of acne, unless a patient has a sensitivity to it. Cleaning the skin with mild soap and water will be helpful. Excessive cleansing will leave the skin dry and irritated.
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1. Maintaining expertise by attending continuing education events 2. Encouraging clients to write letters of praise for a job well done 3. Encouraging all disciplines to work towards organizational goals 4. Attending local events with influential people 5. Asking questions about reasons behind processes and policies
Laboratory studies indicate a patient's blood sugar level is 185 mg/dL. Two hours have passed since the patient ate breakfast. Which test would yield the most conclusive diagnostic information about the patient's glucose utilization?
A) A fasting blood sugar B) A 6-hour glucose tolerance test C) A test of serum glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1c) D) A test for urine ketones
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a. anesthesia c. synergism b. inadvertent reaction d. variability
The basic science applied to understanding the health effects associated with chemical exposures is:
a. toxicology. b. pharmacology. c. chemistry. d. environmental epidemiology.