Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. Which of the following was the most likely causative agent?
1. Chemical agent
2. Viral agent
3. Bacterial agent
4. Ionizing radiation
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Exposure to radiation causes weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer.
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1. Hyponatremia 2. Hypocalcemia 3. Hyperglycemia 4. Hypernatremia
The bacterium responsible for more diseases than any other organism is:
a. Staphylococcus. b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa. c. Haemophilus influenzae. d. Streptococcus.
A patient unable to tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) has been prescribed atovaquone (Mepron) for active P. jiroveci pneumonia. The nurse provides patient education
Which response by the patient about atovaquone suspension indicates a need for further teach-ing? a. "I may experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea." b. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach to promote absorption." c. "I should eat a fatty meal with my medication." d. "I should take the medication twice daily for 21 days."
A young Hispanic woman tells the nurse that she is going to have a healing ritual to center her spirit after the recent death of her husband. The nurse recognizes the alternative medicine system of
a. Ayurveda. b. Curanderismo. c. Reiki. d. Tai Chi.