The nurse determines the patient is experiencing periods when there is no breathing. This is known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


apnea

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A. Spironolactone (Aldactone) B. Furosemide (Lasix) C. Chlorthalidone (Hygroton) D. Bumetanide (Bumex) E. Torsemide (Demadex) F. Indapamide (Lozol)

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Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is NOT true?

a. Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. b. Bronchi divide to form narrow bronchioles. c. The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus. d. Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles.

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Dione is having all four of her wisdom teeth pulled and the oral surgeon explains that he will provide her with an antibiotic prior to the surgery to help prevent infection. As Dione is allergic to penicillin, what antibiotic is likely to be prescribed?

A) clindamycin B) tigecycline C) pyrazinamide D) ciprofloxacin

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Program planners have a much better chance of success if they select one behavior change theory and use it exclusively, rather than trying to use two or more

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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