What signs or symptoms best describe ascites?
A) ?Yellowing of the sclera of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes
B) ?Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
C) ?Inflammation of the liver
D) ?Elevated blood ammonia levels
E) ?Increased amounts of fat in the stool
Ans: B) ?Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
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A) DRE, combined with a measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), is the easiest way to confirm or rule out benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). B) The presence of an enlarged prostate provides a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. C) If the prostate is hardened on examination, a biopsy is indicated for further investigation. D) DRE is a screening test recommended for men who are experiencing either reduced urine flow or pain on urination.
When did younger recipients with disabilities start to benefit from home health services as part of the Social Security Act?
a. 1955 c. 1975 b. 1965 d. 1985
Why should cimetidine never be mixed with a barbiturate when compounding an IV admixture?
A. The barbiturate will precipitate out of solution. B. The drugs will exhibit pharmacological synergism with each other. C. Cimetidine will precipitate out of solution. D. The drugs will exhibit pharmacological antagonism to each other.
A parent tells the pediatric nurse practitioner, "I've never told anyone this information about my son." This statement is an example of what?
a. Identifying problems and goals b. Building trust c. Clarifying roles d. Revealing