Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth is:
a. Periodontal disease
b. Plaque
c. Oral hygiene
d. Tartar
A
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A) public embarrassment C) inability to control urine B) skin breakdown and UTI D) odor and leakage
The large intestine carries out which of the following?
a. Absorbs water, digests and absorbs proteins, synthesises vitamin K b. Absorbs mineral salts and vitamins, absorbs digested fats, moves contents into rectum by mass movement c. Synthesises vitamin K, absorbs water, absorbs minerals and vitamins d. Moves contents into rectum by mass movements, absorbs water and electrolytes, synthesises vitamin K
Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction for a patient given a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
1. "I should keep taking nitroglycerin tablets every 3 minutes until my pain goes away." 2. "I should take one tablet every 5 minutes up to a total of three tablets, if needed." 3. "I should store my nitroglycerin in its original dark bottle to protect it from light." 4. "I should keep the bottle of nitroglycerin tightly closed to protect the tablets."
A patient with peptic ulcer complains of severe duodenal pain. Which of the following treatment options is most likely to relieve this pain?
A. Administration of cholinergic drugs B. Administration of histamine H1-receptor antagonists C. Administration of calcium channel blockers D. Administration of food