Which of the following best represents an example of infectious disease spreading via a vector?
a. Being bitten by an infected mosquito
b. Disease spreading from infected mother to infant via the placenta
c. A group of partygoers hugging and shaking hands
d. Two persons, one of whom is infected, sharing a glass of soda
ANS: A
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1. Phentolamine (Oraverse); increases blood flow to the penis. 2. Apomorphine (Apokyn); acts directly on the dopamine receptors in the brain. 3. Vardenafil (Levitra); blocks the action of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5). 4. Goserelin (Zoladex); inhibits the production of gonadotropins. 5. Sildenafil (Viagra); blocks the action of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5).
The local health department has been criticized for not providing effective communicable disease control programs. What ethical problem should the population health nurse identify that the health department is committing?
1. Negligence at the population level. 2. Breach of contract at the population level. 3. Abandonment at the individual level. 4. Variance of care at the individual level.
Which is the third stage of sexual arousal?
a. Desire b. Excitement c. Plateau d. Orgasm
A pregnant patient in labor asks the nurse how soon the baby can be breastfed after delivery. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
A) Immediately after birth B) After the infant is allowed to rest C) In 24 hours after her infant is given water D) Once the infant has a first feeding of formula