Which are autoimmune diseases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lupus erythematosus
b. Glomerulonephritis
c. Polio
d. Rheumatoid arthritis
e. Thrombocytopenic purpura
f. Osteoarthritis
A, B, D, E
Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, glomerulonephritis, myasthenia gravis, thrombocytopenic purpura, rheumatoid arthritis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome are treated with plasmapheresis.
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a. Whenever the area is soiled with urine or feces b. Only during the bath c. If the person can perform self-care d. Whenever you have time to get to it
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A. No; the parents of three out of four eligible children do not know how to access Medicaid. B. No; most parents are too proud to ask for assistance from Medicaid. C. Yes; everyone knows the poverty stricken can receive free care through Medicaid. D. Yes; public health clinics always see children without charge.
A 4-year-old diagnosed with diabetes insipidus is being discharged. Which information below is most important to emphasize to the parents?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient has sustained damage to the sinoatrial node. Which heart rates indicate that the patient's atrioventricular node has taken over as the pacemaker for the heart?
a. 10 to 20 b. 20 to 35 c. 40 to 60 d. 80 to 100