The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood is the:
a. Blood pressure
b. Pulse deficit
c. Diastolic pressure
d. Systolic pressure
A
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A young woman comes into the clinic for follow-up care after a sexually transmitted infection. What statement made by this patient alerts the nurse that further explanation is needed about her use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)?
1. "The OCPs will stop infections." 2. "The OCPs will not cause infection." 3. "I will continue the OCPs if I get an infection." 4. "I need to use a back-up means of contraception while taking an antibiotic."
Which child requires a Mantoux test?
a. The child who has episodes of nighttime wheezing and coughing b. The child who has a history of allergic rhinitis c. The child whose baby-sitter has received a tuberculosis diagnosis d. The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy
A patient who is being treated for epididymitis stops taking his antibiotics. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for developing which health problem?
1. orchitis 2. priapism 3. hydrocele 4. spermatocele
The dosage of heparin measured in units is equal to the same number of units of insulin
Indicate whether the statement is true or false