The coronary arteries originate at the base of the _____
Fill in the blanks with correct word
aorta
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Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland as it relates to endocrine function?
A) The hypothalamus directly measures the levels of most hormones throughout the body and inhibits or stimulates the pituitary accordingly. B) The pituitary gland coordinates and dictates the release of hormones from the hypothalamus that act on their intended target cells. C) The pituitary gland and hypothalamus have two-way communication that mediates the signals from neuronal inputs. D) The hypothalamus receives input from numerous sources throughout the body and directs the pituitary to then control many target glands and cells.
A client is prescribed tolmetin to be taken at home. The nurse would instruct the client to monitor for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Dark, tarry stools B) Jaundice C) Hot, dry, flushed skin D) Increased urine output E) Unusual or prolonged bleeding
A client who has developed a resistance to levofloxacin (Levaquin) is concerned that getting rid of the infection will be impossible. What is the best response by the nurse to the client?
1. "The physician will admit you to the hospital and put you on an IV form of levofloxacin (Levaquin). You will not be resistant to that." 2. "The physician will take you off of the levofloxacin (Levaquin) for a few days and then have you start taking it again. Then it will be effective." 3. "The physician will switch you from levofloxacin (Levaquin) to ciprofloxacin (Cipro)." 4. "The physician will switch you to another type of antibacterial to which you haven't developed resistance."