The presence of vesicles on the oral mucosa or a punched out appearance of a mouth sore is suggestive of
A) gingivitis.
B) oral candidiasis or fungal infection.
C) leukoplakia.
D) herpes simplex or zoster infection.
D
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Due to an interruption in the communication between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland, a patient has a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). What physical symptom does the nurse expect?
A) Very dilute urine with high volume B) Very concentrated urine with low volume C) Very dilute urine with low volume D) Very concentrated urine with high volume
One of the ways the body increases heat production is through:
a. convection. b. radiation. c. shivering. d. evaporation.
A client who was receiving a benzodiazepine for treatment of anxiety tells the nurse that he has decided to discontinue the treatment. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
A) "Be sure to gradually decrease the dosage over time." B) "It's fine to just stop taking the medication." C) "You need to first increase the dose and then stop." D) "It's important that you continue the medication even if you want to stop."
As a powerful central nervous system stimulant, which of these substances can lead to miscarriage, preterm labor, premature separation of the placenta, and stillbirth?
a. Heroin b. Alcohol c. PCP d. Cocaine