What is perimolysis? Explain its relationship with bulimia
Perimolysis is the disappearance of the substance of teeth with gross loss of enamel. This can be caused by continual exposure of the teeth to the acid from gastric fluid.
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What particular patient need is addressed by the staff nurse's concern? 1. A stable environment 2. Patient comfort 3. Scheduling of admissions 4. Patient safety
You are assessing children in an ambulatory clinic. Which child would be most likely to have iron-deficiency anemia?
A) A 3-month-old boy who is totally breastfed B) A 15-year-old girl who has heavy menstrual periods C) An 8-year-old girl who carries her lunch to school D) A 7-month-old boy who has started table food
Order: Dilantin (phenytoin) 15 mg PO q.12h. The recommended dose for children is 5 mg/kg/day divided in 2—3 doses. Is this order a safe dose for a child who weighs 11 pounds? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which hormones help diminish the febrile response
a. Arginine vasopressin (AVP) b. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone-alpha (?-MSH) c. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) d. Thyroxine (T4) e. Corticotropin-releasing factor