The nurse administers danazol (Danocrine) be a woman for what purpose?
A) Reverse folic acid deficiencies
B) Increase hair growth
C) Decrease symptoms of endometriosis
D) Prevent toxic shock syndrome.
C
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Danazol may be used in women to prevent or treat endometriosis or fibrocystic breast disease. Danazol is not prescribed for increased hair growth, to reverse folic acid deficiencies, or to prevent toxic shock syndrome.
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a. malpractice. b. battery. c. assault. d. neglect of duty.
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A. 12 months B. 18 months C. 2 years old D. 3 years old
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A. Communities resented becoming dumping grounds for such severely ill people. B. Community health centers were rapidly built, staffed, and prepared to give appropriate care. C. Families were relieved that they did not have to travel so far to visit their ill family member. D. Housing units were quickly built for the patients capable of independent living. E. Psychiatric patients were feared, mocked, and stigmatized and found life outside frightening. F. Without adequate financial support, patients were admitted for crisis care but were quickly discharged.