If a drug needs to be marketed for a chronic disorder,
A. toxicity studies must be extended over a longer period of time
2 B. an LD75 must be established
C. laboratory testing must be done in more than five different locations
D. laboratory testing must include human participants
A. toxicity studies must be extended over a longer period of time
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a. kidney dysfunction. b. liver disease. c. renal calculi. d. varicose veins.
A patient has contracted syphilis from a sexual partner and has infected his spouse. What interventions should the nurse plan for this couple?
Select all that apply. 1. Explain the need for follow-up testing in three months and six months. 2. Refer to a marriage counselor. 3. Administer intramuscular injection of penicillin G as ordered. 4. Discuss abstaining from sexual activity until cured. 5. Review handwashing techniques.
A patient who has psoriasis is taking methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) to treat the condition along with receiving therapeutic ultraviolet A. The nurse notes burning and blistering of the patient's skin. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Ask the patient about any recent exposure to sunlight. b. Explain to the patient that these signs mean the treatment is working. c. Report spread of the psoriasis to the patient's provider. d. Tell the patient to take the methoxsalen after the ultraviolet A treatment.
After delivery, you notice the following about the newborn: the heart rate has dropped abruptly, the skin has become blue and blotchy, and the newborn has stopped breathing. After you dry the infant, spontaneous respirations occur. What does this assessment describe?
A) Secondary apnea B) Newborn asphyxia C) Primary apnea D) Primary asphyxia