What are the three stages of syphilis and their main clinical manifestations?
What will be an ideal response?
Primary syphilis: chancre formation
Secondary syphilis: clinical picture of a systemic infection such as fever, lymphadenopathy, skin rash, and shallow ulcers on mucous membranes of the oral cavity and genital tract
Tertiary syphilis: chronic inflammation of cardiovascular and nervous systems such as scarring of aortic valve; degeneration of fiber tracts in the spinal cord; mental deterioration; paralysis
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1. Weigh weekly. 2. Restrict fluids. 3. Take two baby aspirin a day. 4. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
A female patient has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) Bathe daily and keep the perineal region clean. B) Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse. C) Drink liberal amounts of fluids. D) Void at least every 6 to 8 hours.
Mrs. Black, an 87-year-old patient, has been taking 100 mcg of Synthroid for 10 years. She comes to your office for a routine follow-up, feeling well. Her heart rate is 90. Your first response is to
A. Increase the Synthroid B. Order TSH C. Start a beta-blocker D. Order thyroid scan
Which of the following represent the dosages, over the counter and prescription strength, of ibuprofen? Select all that apply
1. 200 mg 2. 400 mg 3. 600 mg 4. 800 mg 5. 1000 mg