Prostaglandins are used to prevent the effects of NSAID-induced:

A. pancreatitis
B. appendicitis
C. diverticulitis
D. gastric ulcers


d
Rationale: Prostaglandins are used to prevent the effects of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following factors affects the moisture output of an HME? I. tidal volume II. respiratory rate III. patient temperature IV. inspiratory time

A. I, II only B. III, IV only C. I, II, IV only D. I, II, III, IV

Health Professions

To complete a physician's personnel file, administrative staff should

A. ensure the physician's name is spelled correctly. B. research for actions against the physician's license. C. keep a copy of the current physician's license. D. verify the address of the physician's residence.

Health Professions

Obesity is defined as a body mass index greater than:

A) 30. B) 35. C) 25. D) 40.

Health Professions

Which of the following is the BEST way to assess a patient's skin temperature?

A) Place the back of your hand against the patient's forehead. B) Place the back of your hand against the patient's abdomen. C) Place your cheek against the patient's abdomen. D) Place your cheek against the patient's forehead.

Health Professions