First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes:
1. Swim-Ear drops
2. Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops
3. Amoxicillin
4. Gentamicin ophthalmic drops
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A pediatric patient is receiving asparaginase (Elspar). What manifestations would lead the nurse to determine that the child is having a possible side effect from this drug? (Select all that apply.)
A. Blistering at infusion site B. Increased PT and INR C. Potassium of 2.7 mEq/L D. Seizures E. Shortness of breath
The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which health assessment interview question should the nurse ask this patient?
1. "Is your skin feeling rough and dry?" 2. "Is your skin smooth or flushed?" 3. "Does your skin feel clammy?" 4. "Do you have brown, shiny patches on the lower extremities?"
Which of the following types of studies could effectively combine qualitative and quantitative methods?
A) An evaluation B) A needs assessment C) A methodologic study D) Most types of inquiry
Which statement is true regarding grading of cancer cells?
1. Grading has very few limitations, as tumors contain cell types that are similar in appearance. 2. If the biopsy cells appear differentiated and similar to parent cells, the tumor receives a grade of 1. 3. Grading does not change much over time as the tumor evolves. 4. If the biopsy cells appear differentiated and similar to parent cells, the tumor receives a grade of 4.