Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood?
A) hypercalcemia
B) hyponatremia
C) hyperkalemia
D) hypoglycemia
A) hypercalcemia
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A medical term that means state of excessive thyroid (hormones) is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following pathological conditions is due to weakened eye muscles?
A) astigmatism B) cataract C) glaucoma D) strabismus
Supplements of vitamin E may be necessary for which conditions?
a. Infants fed unfortified skim milk or mild substitute formulas b. Malabsorption syndromes, for example, celiac disease, sprue, and cystic fibrosis c. As an antidote for Coumadin therapy d. Treatment for pernicious anemia
The nurse in an allergy clinic is preparing to administer allergy testing to a client with an intradermal needle. What is the first priority before the nurse starts this procedure?
a. Have emergency equipment available and nearby, along with trained personnel in case of an anaphylaxis reaction. b. Have the drug drawn up in the syringe and ready to go. c. Review the five rights of medication administration. d. Wash her hands prior to preparing.