Dr. Frances Kelsey was able to prevent distribution of thalidomide in the United States in her role as a
A. medical officer at the FDA
B. U.S. congresswoman
C. prominent journalist whose writings influenced public opinion
D. drug-safety activist
Answer: A. medical officer at the FDA
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A very busy day is planned at a community health fair, and a nurse spends time greeting and meeting each person who walks in. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this action?
a. To distribute evaluation forms immediately so the participants can fill in the appropriate answers after each interaction with a professional b. To immediately establish a friendly relationship and a level of trust c. To make sure everyone knew who was sponsoring this free event d. To most efficiently send the person to the area consistent with his or her apparent health need
The pharmacology instructor is discussing adrenergic agonists with the nursing class. Which drugs would the instructor tell the nursing students are generally indicated for the treatment of shock, bronchospasm, and some types of asthma?
A) Sympathomimetic drugs B) Beta-blocking drugs C) Parasympathetic stimulating drugs D) Anticatecholamine drugs
An adolescent patient has extensive acne over the face and upper neck. The nurse recognizes that this condition is caused by which factor?
1. inflamed sebaceous glands 2. blocked endocrine glands 3. blocked exocrine glands 4. inflamed ceruminous glands
A nurse preparing a teaching plan for a group of high school athletes on anabolic steroid use and abuse would include which key points in the presentation?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. While anabolic steroids do enhance performance, their use can also produce serious side effects such as liver disease and stroke. 2. Anabolic steroids can cause infertility, impotence, and breast enlargement in men. 3. Anabolic steroids can cause women to develop masculine traits such as increased body hair, deepening voice, and shrinking breasts. 4. Anabolic steroids can cause personality changes such as aggression, violent behavior, depression, and insomnia. 5. Anabolic steroids can be taken safely if the "pyramiding" method is used.