Food is moved through the esophagus by:
a. Peristalsis
b. Gravity
c. Digestion
d. The blood
A
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A) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra cause a severe decrease in blood pressure." B) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra can lead to prostate cancer." C) "Nitroglycerine decreases the effect of Viagra for erectile dysfunction." D) "Nitroglycerine and Viagra will diminish the effectiveness of chest pain relief."
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following? a. prescribing medications needed b. satisfying nurse and patient curiosity c. establishing patient's ability to pay for care d. formulating the nursing diagnoses and treatments
Before administering a heparin injection, the nurse confirms the six rights with the patient. Which of the following is the best hallmark of quality health care that she demonstrated?
A) Effectiveness B) Patient-centeredness C) Efficiency D) Safety
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a. Shigella c. Salmonella b. rotavirus d. Giardia