The physical or psychological harm a drug such as tobacco or alcohol might cause over a long period of use is known as
A. the drinking of alcohol and smoking of tobacco
B. acute toxicity
C. abuse of illicit drugs
D. chronic toxicity
A. the drinking of alcohol and smoking of tobacco
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Which gastrointestinal disorder do these results most strongly indicate? A) Cirrhosis B) Acute pancreatitis C) Ulcerative colitis D) Escherichia coli infection
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit asks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to help with nutritional assessments for newly admitted patients. What part of the nutritional assessment can be delegated to the LPN? Select all that apply
a. Height and weight b. Intake and output c. Nutritional history d. Interpreting laboratory findings e. Body fat measurement
What factor in this client's history may predispose the client to acute gastritis?
A. The client takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for arthritis pain. B. The client has had an upper respiratory infection within the last 2 weeks. C. The client has a stressful job. D. The client enjoys spicy foods.
The right ventricle expels blood through the _____ valve into the pulmonary trunk
a. mitral b. aortic c. pulmonic d. tricuspid