The nurse uses Homan's sign to assess a client for the presence of deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). Pain in what area is an indication of positive Homan's sign?

1. Hip
2. Calf
3. Knee
4. Thighs


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The powdered form of a drug can be found in all of these, EXCEPT ________

A) a canister B) an ampule C) a capsule D) a vial

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The combining form that means clot is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Side effects related to the use of urinary anti-infectives include nausea and vomiting, in addition to which of the following signs and/or symptoms?

a.  Abdominal pain, colitis, crystalluria, and phototoxicity b.  Discolored teeth and retarded bone growth in fetus or young children c.  Blood dyscrasias and hepatic toxicity with jaundice d.  Lower extremity numbness and weakness

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