A widow develops cancer within 6 months of her husband's death. This is a result of
A) Poor nutrition
B) Alcohol intake
C) Bereavement
D) Multiple losses
Ans: C
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a. Scurvy b. Pellagra c. Bleeding disorder d. Iron deficiency anemia
The patient with acute bronchitis asks if antibiotics will be ordered for the condition. The best response by the nurse would be:
a. "Yes. Antibiotics are the best treatment option." b. "No. Antibiotics will not help a viral con-dition." c. "Antibiotics will be given if the sputum culture indicates your bronchitis is caused by bacteria." d. "I don't think so because antibiotics will inhibit the inflammatory response of your body to the invasion of this infection."
Which category of anticoagulant drugs includes warfarin (Coumadin)?
a. Platelet inhibitors b. Heparin inhibitors c. Thrombin inhibitors d. Clotting factor synthesis inhibitors
The nutrition class is discussing how some nutrients are necessary for various chemical substances in the body. What is an essential component of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)?
A) Iron B) Iodine C) Zinc D) Selenium