What is the major cause of chronic bronchitis?
a. Smoking
b. Infection
c. Air pollution
d. Family history
A
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Which finding is abnormal in an aging patient and should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply.)
a. Altered sleep patterns b. Depression c. Forgetfulness d. Decreased postural stability e. Decreased problem-solving ability f. Fine motor tremors of the hands
Bowel sound assessment on a patient with an obstruction who has distention, nausea, and visible peristaltic waves would be:
a. loud and clearly audible. b. high pitched. c. hyperactive. d. absent.
The actions of dantrolene compared with those of diazepam differ in that:
a. dantrolene acts directly on skeletal muscles. b. both act directly on skeletal muscles, but diazepam is a weaker agent. c. dantrolene acts on GABA at the receptor site. d. diazepam acts through changes in muscle potassium and hydrogen concentrations.
Eleanor is a 45-year-old widow who is being seen in a mental health clinic for clinical depression and alcohol dependency. She lost her husband and her son in a boating accident 10 months ago and has become increasingly despondent and withdrawn
She verbalizes that she feels overwhelmed by her loss. Her daughter urged her mother to seek help. Which type of complicated grief best explains Eleanor's behavior? A. Chronic B. Delayed C. Exaggerated D. Masked