The most common use of hormones in drug therapy is which of the following?
A. curative
B. health maintenance
C. replacement therapy
D. palliative
Answer: C
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a. "Participate in an exercise program to strengthen muscles." b. "Purchase a mattress that allows you to adjust the firmness." c. "Wear flat instead of high-heeled shoes to work each day." d. "Keep your weight within 20% of your ideal body weight."
A patient who is having his tonsils removed asks the nurse what function the tonsils serve. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?
A) "The tonsils aid in digestion." B) "The tonsils help to guard the body from invasion of organisms." C) "The tonsils contain nerves that provoke sneezing." D) "The tonsils regulate the airflow to the bronchi."
The nurse is teaching a patient about modifiable risk factors for cholelithiasis. What risk factors will the nurse discuss?
Select all that apply. 1. age 2. obesity 3. alternating weight loss and gain 4. family history 5. elevated serum cholesterol
A nurse administrator is educating her new nursing staff about the use of health care by rural residents. Which statement is she most likely to include in her presentation?
a. "Rural adults are less likely to identify a particular medical provider.". b. "Rural adults are more likely to see general practitioners and advanced practice nurses than their urban counterparts.". c. "Rural adults are more likely to seek medical treatment from a specialist than those in urban areas.". d. "Rural adults usually have to travel an average of 60 minutes to see a provider.".