According to the germ theory of disease, specific microorganisms cause a specific disease. Using your knowledge that the epidemiologic triangle is a model that scientists have developed for studying health problems
, what is the microbe that causes the disease called?
A) Host
B) Environment
C) Agent
D) Organism
C
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A patient with angina is beginning nitroglycerin. Before administering the drug the nurse informs the patient that immediately after administration, the patient may experience what?
A) Nervousness or paresthesia. B) Throbbing headache or dizziness. C) Drowsiness or blurred vision. D) Tinnitus or diplopia.
The group that the nurse would advise to have a vaccination with conjugated pneumococcal vaccine is:
1. adult diabetics. 2. persons 65 years or older. 3. children younger than 24 months. 4. persons with cardiovascular disorders.
Which drug is most often used to treat ear infections in children?
a. Imipenem (Primaxin) b. Amoxicillin (Amoxil) c. Vancomycin (Vancocin) d. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Upon discharge, make sure the infant is fastened into a properly-secured car seat.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)