Vasoactive medications cause blood vessels to dilate or constrict and are administered to maintain the
patient's heart rate within normal range.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Microscopy has confirmed the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis. What are the woman's most likely treatment and prognosis? A) Abstinence will be required until the infection resolves, since treatments do not yet have proven efficacy. B) Oral antiprotozoals to the patient and sexual partners to help prevent complications. C) Antifungal medications are effective against the anovulation and risk of HIV that accompany the infection. D) Vaginal suppositories and topical ointments can provide symptom relief but cannot eradicate the microorganism.
A patient has presented with signs and symptoms that are characteristic of acute kidney injury, but preliminary assessment reveals no obvious risk factors for this health problem
The nurse should recognize the need to interview the patient about what topic? A) Typical diet B) Allergy status C) Psychosocial stressors D) Current medication use
The nurse is assessing a client to determine tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. The nurse would correctly observe for which of the following movements?
1. Fasciculations 2. Chorea 3. Rhythmic shaking 4. Athetoid movements
Which is an example of one of the components of a unit of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)?
a. A woman who lives to be 100 years old b. A woman who contracts HIV after working as a prostitute c. A father with 5 children who dies at the age of 50 from malaria d. A woman who gives birth to a premature infant