Which of the following medications is used to deaden pain?
A) anesthetic
B) antipruritic
C) corticosteroid
D) antiseptic
A) anesthetic
An anesthetic is a medication used to deaden pain. An antipruritic is used to reduce
severe itching. A corticosteroid is an anti-inflammatory. An antiseptic is used to kill bacteria.
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A) "You must be drinking way too many liquids. Your kidneys cannot filter all that you are drinking during the day." B) "Since your heart is not pumping efficiently, the kidneys are getting less blood flow; therefore, the kidneys are holding on to sodium and water." C) "Your heart muscle is overstretched, so it's not able to pump all the blood out. The prescribed 'water pills' help by decreasing your weight." D) "Since your heart function is impaired, the lungs are not able to oxygenate the blood and your kidneys are wearing out."
Which of the following is true about psychoanalytic theory?
A. All behavior is learned. B. Emotional health is achieved through developmental tasks. C. Based on the concept of the human psyche. D. Each person is unique.
How can the nurse describe the symptoms of chronic (open-angle) glaucoma?
a. Progressive blurring and loss of peripheral vision, typically bilaterally b. A sudden onset of pain, blurred vision, and dilated pupils c. Constricted and nonreactive pupils and irregularly shaped eyes d. Red eye with no pain
The NASPE recommendations for children's physical activity are 60 or more minutes of physical activity per day
Indicate whether the statement is true or false