A faster-than-normal sedimentation rate signifies that inflammation and/or cell destruction has taken place

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following does NOT have antipyretic properties but is an effective analgesic for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?

A) Aspirin B) Naproxen C) Magnesium salicylate D) Acetaminophen

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What are three major threats to the emotional security of older persons entering a long-term-care facility?

What will be an ideal response?

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A patient complaining of substernal chest pain tells you that it feels the same as when he had a heart attack two years ago. He is diaphoretic, nauseated, vomiting, and has a blood pressure of 78/50 mmHg and heart rate of 84. He also is allergic to aspirin. He asks you to assist him in taking one of his nitroglycerin pills. Which one of the assessment findings that follows represents a

contraindication to the administration of the nitroglycerin? A) Nausea and vomiting B) Heart rate below 100 C) Chest pain rated less than 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 D) Blood pressure of 78/50 mmHg

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The Joint Commission uses which of the following analytic methods in the ORYX initiative?

A.. Run and control chart analysis B. Target and control chart analysis C. Pareto and run chart analysis

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