Which statement is accurate regarding the effects of local anesthesia?
a. Perception of heat and cold are not affected by local anesthetics.
b. Local anesthetics block the sensation of deep pressure first.
c. It takes longer for local anesthetics to block small nonmyelinated neurons.
d. Local anesthetics block conduction in motor nerves as well as sensory nerves.
d
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A) potent antibody. B) complicated antigen. C) mediated immunoglobulin. D) specific allergen.
A nurse is providing care for a patient whose pattern of laboratory testing reveals longstanding hypocalcemia. What other laboratory result is most consistent with this finding?
A) An elevated parathyroid hormone level B) An increased calcitonin level C) An elevated potassium level D) A decreased vitamin D level
An unknown unconscious client with an elevated temperature is ordered intravenous penicillin. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
a. Administer the medication. b. Check the chart for allergies. c. Look for medical alert identification. d. Notify the nursing supervisor.
Physical changes that occur in late adulthood include: a. decreased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, osteoporosis and increased chestrigidity
b. increased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, osteoporosis and decreased chestrigidity. c. increased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweatglands, rheumatoid arthritis and decreased chest rigidity. d. decreased subcutaneous fat, atrophy of sweat glands, rheumatoid arthritis and decreased chest rigidity.