Which describes the primary goal of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)?
A. Decrease the metabolic processes
B. Increase synthesis of thyroid hormones
C. Lower the activity of the thyroid gland
D. Prevent a thyroid storm from occurring
Answer: C
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a. 28.9 b. 32.4 c. 34.8 d. 37.6
A nurse is educating a client with cardiomyopathy about diet choices which are appropriate for the client's condition. Which statement is inappropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A) "It is important to monitor your sodium intake." B) "Increasing your dietary protein helps with cardiac cell repair." C) "Here is a list of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods to avoid." D) "I have notified the dietitian regarding your condition in order to provide you with more information."
Healthy People 2020 is a government initiative that focuses strictly on obesity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Why might nonparametric statistical methods be used for analysis?
a. The level of measurement of the variables is nominal. b. The researcher prefers to use these statistical tests. c. The null hypothesis is absent. d. The sample is small or lacks a normal distribution.