A 5-year-old male child has a bleeding disease that is characterized by areas of hemorrhage in the joints and muscles after minor injuries
Laboratory tests reveal a deficiency of a coagulation factor active in the early phase of blood coagulation (formation of intrinsic thromboplastin). What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Thrombocytopenia (platelet deficiency)
B. Hemophilia
C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome
D. Ingestion of a drug such as coumadin, which functions as an anticoagulant
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse performing a physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that during this time the patient is most likely experiencing:
a. a gradual decline in physical capabilities. b. optimal level of functioning. c. slight diminishing of visual acuity. d. minimal hearing loss.
What phrase best describes pharmacodynamics?
1. The potency of a drug 2. What the body does to a drug 3. How a drug exerts its effects 4. The efficacy of a drug
A nurse is preparing to start peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy. In which order will the nurse perform the steps starting with the first one?
1. Clean site. 2. Select vein. 3. Apply tourniquet. 4. Release tourniquet. 5. Reapply tourniquet. 6. Advance and secure. 7. Insert vascular access device. a. 1, 3, 2, 7, 5, 4, 6 b. 1, 3, 2, 5, 7, 6, 4 c. 3, 2, 1, 5, 7, 6, 4 d. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 7, 6