Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a diagnostic test?
A) Bx
B) FS
C) C&S
D) SG
D) SG
SG is the abbreviation for skin graft, a surgical procedure. Bx is the abbreviation
for biopsy. FS is the abbreviation for frozen section. C&S is the abbreviation for culture and
sensitivity.
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A) dermis B) epidermis C) subcutaneous D) subdermis
The antacid drugs Alka-Mints, Chooz, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Titralac Extra Strength, and Tums Ultra contain only ________ carbonate as their active ingredient
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques uses electromagnetic energy to produce a soft-tissue image?
A) CT scan B) PET scan C) MRI D) US
Darlene's breast cancer has spread to her bones, causing terrible, unrelenting pain. She meets with the palliative care team to discuss pain control during the last weeks of her life, and is concerned because she has heard that doctors often withhold adequate doses of pain medication for fear of dependence or abuse. What is their philosophy likely to be?
A) Pain medication should be geared to her emotional state and limited if she is depressed or in danger of overdosing. B) Dependence is irrelevant for dying patients and should not be a consideration. C) Medication should be sufficient for adequate pain control but not enough to impair her consciousness. D) Medication should be regularly administered by home health nurses, two to three times a day.