What is the first line of defense when treating hyperlipidemia?
A. Using bile acid sequestrants
B. Controlling the diet
C. Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
D. Administering nicotinic acid
Answer: B
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Where is the positive electrode placed in lead III?
a. Right arm b. Left arm c. Left leg or foot d. Right leg or foot
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1. Veteran's benefits. 2. Medicaid. 3. HMO. 4. Medicare.
A client calls the family planning clinic and states, "I had unprotected sex, and now I am afraid I will get pregnant." Which information about Plan B should the nurse provide to the client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "You can purchase Plan B without a prescription." B. "You cannot purchase Plan B until you have been examined at the family planning clinic." C. "You may take two separate doses of Plan B." D. "If you are already pregnant, Plan B will end the pregnancy." E. "Plan B will prevent ovulation and implantation."