The goal of subacute care is to increase the patient's
a. independence. c. dependence.
b. compliance. d. length of stay.
a
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Which of the following is true of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of mild to moderate pain where opioids are not indicated or warranted. B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of pain arising from local inflammatory responses. C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are indicated for the chronic treatment of dysmenorrhea and for controlling the signs and symptoms of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis. D. All of the above are true.
Which of the following provides the most accurate description of the formation of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)?
A. The hypothalamus secretes TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the anterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. B. The hypothalamus secretes TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the posterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. C. The hypothalamus secretes TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which travels in the portal vein to the anterior pituitary to stimulate the secretion of TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) into the bloodstream, which, in turn, stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. None of these are correct.
Deep tunneling can occur in a
A. Stage I pressure ulcer. B. Stage II pressure ulcer. C. Stage III pressure ulcer. D. contusion or abrasion.
A patient is in the clinic for an annual physical examination. The primary care NP obtains a medication history and learns that the patient is taking a B-blocker and nitroglycerin
The NP orders laboratory tests, performs a physical examination, and performs a review of systems. Which finding may warrant discontinuation of the ?-blocker in this patient? a. Increased triglycerides b. Decreased exercise tolerance c. Wheezing, dyspnea, and cough d. Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia