A patient is said to have _______ if she has painful menstruation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation.
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The six "rights" of drug administration include:
a. the right person. c. the right time. b. the right drug. d. all of the above.
Parenteral delivery of a medication is more predictable because the medication:
A) solution is measured more accurately than external medications. B) bypasses the digestive tract. C) is absorbed at a slower rate. D) can be given over a longer period of time.
In patients with closed-head injuries, what may happen in the presence of hypercapnia?
a. High CO2 increases the risk of psychotic events. b. High CO2 levels cause cerebral vasodila-tion and improved oxygenation. c. Severe cerebral vasoconstriction results in anoxia and stroke. d. Vasodilation causes increased intracranial pressure and possibly stops blood flow.
____________________ is a generalized term to define the heart's inability to meet the body's demands.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).