The nurse explains that the invasive device that assists with improving cardiac output is the _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Intraaortic balloon
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A patient is started on chemotherapy. The chemotherapy regimen includes three agents. What is the rationale for using three different antineoplastic agents?
A) The use of three agents decreases the development of cell resistance. B) The use of three agents increases the length of treatment. C) The use of three agents increases the quantity of one of the agents. D) The use of three agents decreases the adverse effects.
A patient who recently started therapy with an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor asks the nurse, "How long will it take until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol?" The nurse gives which cor-rect answer?
a. "It will take 6 months to see a change." b. "A reduction usually is seen within 2 weeks." c. "Blood levels normalize immediately after the drug is started." d. "Cholesterol will not be affected, but triglycerides will fall within the first week."
The spouse of a patient who is scheduled for ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) asks, "Isn't this a risky treatment? I know pills haven't worked, but this seems barbaric to me."
Which response to the question is of greatest therapeutic communication value? a. "Although no treatment is perfect, research has proven that this therapy has the same risk as minor surgery and actually presents a lower risk than medication.". b. "The psychiatrist would not order a treatment that would place your spouse in any real danger. I've seen many patients respond well to this treatment.". c. "That's an understandable concern. However, you've been misled by outdated information that stigmatizes ECT treatment.". d. "You appear to be very concerned about consenting to the treatment. I'd suggest you discuss this with your spouse's health care provider.".
Which of the following statements is a molecular geneticist likely to write when summarizing a research project?
a. Regardless of environment, genes determine one's vocal ability. b. The ability to sing well can be inherited from ones parents. c. Gene X is the sole determinant an individual's vocal ability. d. Genes X, W and H combine to determine an individual's vocal ability.