Dot hemorrhages, or microaneurysms, in the retina and the presence of hard and soft exudates are most commonly seen in those with:
a. Down syndrome.
b. diabetic retinopathy.
c. systemic lupus.
d. glaucoma.
B
Dot hemorrhages or tiny aneurysms are characteristic of background retinopathy. A trapping of lipids within incompetent capillaries causes the hemorrhages.
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The neighbor of a nurse working at a health care clinic serving the needs of the homosexual community says the nurse must be brave because most of "those" people have AIDS. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Hey, it's a job like any other job. They all have problems.". B) "It's okay because I'm not intimate with any of the clients.". C) "It's very difficult for me when you discriminate like that.". D) "That's an unfortunate stereotype. Can we talk about the reality?"
Aspirin is synonymous with
A. ASA 1 B. ACTH C. ACh D. ACS
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a. it provides continuous contact of dialyzer and blood to clear toxins by ultrafiltration b. it exchanges and cleanses blood by correction of electrolytes and excretion of creatinine c. it decreases the need for immobility because it clears toxins in short and intermittent periods d. it uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to clear toxins by osmosis and diffusion