Which patient comment following education for taking sublingual or buccal medications indicates a need for further education?
a. I will hold the tablet in place with my mouth closed until the medications is absorbed.
b. I can have a drink of water immediately after taking my pill.
c. I will not swallow the medication.
d. I will not eat until the medication has completely dissolved.
b. I can have a drink of water immediately after taking my pill.
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A) "He has one to two bowel movements/day." B) "We give him regular cow's milk with all his meals and snacks." C) "He doesn't like to eat any vegetables." D) "His grandma feeds him cookies every time she comes to visit."
Jake is a good student and seems pretty resilient. He usually gets all of his work completed; if he misses an assignment, he acknowledges it is his own fault
His friends really respect him, but they wish he did not explode sometimes over little things. Which of the following is TRUE about Jake? A) He has the typical Type A personality. B) He has a hardy personality. C) His personality varies depending on the situation. D) He reacts appropriately to all situations.
Friends are more influential in body image development than our parents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In the acronym for spotting a stroke fast, the "T" in F.A.S.T. stands for "Time." 2. The number of hours per day Americans spend in front of screens (TVs, computers, iPads, smartphones) is eight. 3. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that we do strength training exercises two or more times a week. 4. HDL is the "bad" cholesterol and LDL is the "good" cholesterol. 5. If one twin develops diabetes, the other twin will also develop the disease.