A 49-year-old patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease. A modifiable risk factor that the patient can focus on is:
1. family history.
2. age.
3. smoking.
4. male gender.
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Smoking, a high-fat diet, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, and stress are considered modi-fiable risk factors.
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A) It increases the surface tension of fluids. B) It is a glucose substance. C) It prevents collapsing of the smaller airways. D) a and b are correct.
Which of the following statements describing oral care for the older population is correct?
a. Regular dental examinations can prevent tooth loss and improve the ability to chew healthful foods. b. Losing one's teeth is considered a normal part of the aging process. c. Oral malignancies seldom occur in older adults so oral examinations are of low pri-ority. d. Preventative dental care is covered under Medicare.
A 41-week gestational age infant weighs 3500 grams and has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit because of meconium aspiration syndrome and related complications
The pediatric nurse assesses his breath sounds frequently to ensure appropriate endotracheal tube placement. The nurse knows that the patient is at risk for: A) pneumothorax and pneumonia. B) pneumomediastinum and pneumonia. C) pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. D) pneumothorax and respiratory distress syndrome.
Factors that affect gastric drug absorption include:
1. Liver enzyme activity 2. Protein-binding properties of the drug molecule 3. Lipid solubility of the drug 4. Ability to chew and swallow