The pressure of the blood as it leaves the heart is known as:
A. diastolic blood pressure.
B. systolic blood pressure.
C. hypertension.
D. essential hypertension.
Answer: B
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A) $683.10 B) $191.72 C) $291.06 D) $546.48 E) $134.20
The nurse is teaching a patient with prostate cancer about the planned treatment of goserelin acetate (Zoladex). Which of the following statements should be included in the patient teaching?
A. "You may experience hot flashes while taking these medications." B. "The doctor will follow CA-125 levels periodically to monitor the tumor's response." C. "You may experience hair loss while taking Zoladex." D. "These medications rarely impact your sex life provided you had nerve-sparing surgery."
A procedure that evaluates the elasticity of the eardrum by measuring its movement is called:
A) audiometry B) mastoid C) inflammation D) tympanometry
Choose one of the common cancers described in your text. Briefly describe the cancer, its risk factors, signs/symptoms, and treatment. List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.
What will be an ideal response?