The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unresponsive patient is the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
tongue
The tongue is the most common cause of blocked airway in an unresponsive patient.
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a. An infection and fever b. Edema c. Depression d. Problems with dentition or swallowing or both
A nursing student asks why the child with hypothyroidism would have high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Which response by the faculty is the most appropriate?
A. "Stimulating-hormone functions are not disrupted by thyroid disorders." B. "The pituitary gland keeps secreting TSH to try to make the thyroid function." C. "TSH exists in an inverse relationship with the other thyroid hormones." D. "Thyroid hormone function is very poorly understood and the reason is not clear.
Which group of drugs limits the progression of HIV?
1. Antiretrovirals 2. Antivirals 3. Antibiotics 4. Antifungals
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a. Avoids using the system until it is really needed in an emergency b. Avoids seeing generalists and seeks health care only from specialists c. Uses high-tech treatments to reduce expenses over the long run d. Seeks regular primary care and preventive strategies to maintain health