The leading cause of blindness in persons 60 years of age and older is:
a. Glaucoma
b. Cataract
c. Eye infections
d. Age-related macular degeneration
D
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A) Corticosteroids B) Gold-containing compounds C) Antimalarials D) Salicylate therapy
An 81-year-old female patient has just been admitted to the hospital following a stroke
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a. "We use well water so I give my toddler fluoride supplements." b. "My toddler brushes his teeth with my help." c. "My child will not need a dental checkup until his permanent teeth come in." d. "I use a small nylon bristle brush for my toddler's teeth."
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A) Peripheral vasodilatation B) Increased leukocyte count C) Decreased immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations D) Increased number and size of lymph nodes