From the list provided, select the conditions that require glucocorticosteroids
a. lichen planus
b. pemphigus vulgaris
c. aphthous ulcers
d. herpes labialis
a,b,c. Corticosteroids should not be used without antiviral coverage in viral infections such as herpes, and there is little evidence of the beneficial effects of steroids on herpes infection.
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If a problem has a low risk of causing the patient's death without treatment, and full recovery is expected, it is known as ________
a. moderate severity b. low severity c. high severity d. minimal
Which item best describes use of a weapon of mass destruction?
A) Death of 25 people following an explosion in a chemical plant caused by faulty wiring B) Death of 57 people following nighttime tornadoes that struck a suburban area C) Death of 49 people in a crowded mall following intentional dispersal of an unknown bacterial agent D) Accidental release of radioactive gas from a nuclear power plant that impacts thousands of people
The best source of information about maintaining a piece of equipment is the equipment _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What should you do when a patient arrives if the surgeon issues a set of standing orders?
a. contact the surgeon to verify that you can begin administering treatment to the patient b. inform the patient that treatment can only be administered under the surgeon's direct supervision c. provide any type of treatment indicated by the standing orders other than administration of medication d. administer treatment as indicated by the standing orders without contacting the surgeon