Which is an example of asymptomatic pathogenesis?
a. Blood pressure of 170/98 experiencing headaches
b. Positive finding on colonoscopy and blood in his or her stool
c. Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
d. Elevated TSH who is always tired
Answer: c. Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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Neomycin (Mycifradin sulfate) is ordered for the patient who is to undergo bowel surgery. Which of the following purposes would accurately explain to the patient the action of this drug and why it is being used preoperatively?
a. To restore electrolyte balance b. To promote osmotic diuresis c. To decrease the gastrointestinal (GI) tract bacterial count d. To inhibit ammonia elimination
A client has just learned that he has an elevated blood cholesterol level and is 30 pounds overweight. Which of the following types of programs will this client most likely benefit from?
a. Health protection c. Environmental control b. Lifestyle change d. Disease prevention
The nurse notes that a client has a higher than normal reticulocyte count. This would indicate
a. bone marrow depression. b. dehydration. c. increased erythrocyte production. d. polycythemia vera.