The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of:
a. variations in skin color.
b. enlarged tonsils.
c. foreign objects in the nose or ear.
d. variations in contour of the body surface.
D
Tangential lighting is used to cast shadows to observe contours and variations in body surfaces best.
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a. "You are not allowed to speak for the remainder of the session." b. "You are selfish and must leave now. " c. "You are very rude when you act this way." d. "You need to stop this behavior. Let's see what others have to say."
A 26-year-old patient with a family history of stomach cancer asks the nurse about ways to decrease the risk for developing stomach cancer. The nurse will teach the patient to avoid
a. emotionally stressful situations. b. smoked foods such as ham and bacon. c. foods that cause distention or bloating. d. chronic use of H2 blocking medications.
Which of the following plays a vital role in drug excretion
a. liver b. stomach c. intestine d. kidney e. skin
Identify the usual range of alcohol concentration used in alcoholic preparations of drugs such as elixirs, spirits, tinctures, and fluid extracts.
A. 35 to 45 percent B. 5 to 20 percent C. 25 to 35 percent D. 20 to 25 percent