Taste buds begin to decrease in number, and lose sensitivity and mass at about age ____________________ in women and age ____________________ in men.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
50 to 60
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The nurse is providing care for a young mother with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the client understands the plan of care?
1. "I will use contraceptive measures while I am taking cytotoxic medications.". 2. "I plan to go to the movies this weekend.". 3. "I do not need to contact the doctor if I develop a fever.". 4. "I can take ibuprophen whenever I have pain.".
Which receptor type is found at the ganglionic synapse of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?
1. Alpha receptors 2. Muscarinic 3. Nicotinic 4. Beta receptors
A client with epilepsy prescribed Phenobarbital (Luminal) tells the nurse she is planning a pregnancy. Which statement should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Your medication dose will need to be decreased during your pregnancy." B. "Please talk to your doctor; this drug is contraindicated in pregnancy." C. "Your medication dose will need to be increased during your pregnancy." D. "Please talk to your doctor; you will need a safer drug like valproic acid (Depakene)."
Requirements of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 include
A) assisting residents to attain the highest level of function possible. B) providing care to residents in a highly structured clinical environment. C) not accepting stable residents who require highly skilled care. D) rules for acute care hospitals, subacute units, and transitional care units.