A study of basic physiologic processes would be most likely to use:
A) An in vivo measure
B) An in vitro measure
C) Either an in vivo or in vitro measure
D) None of the above
C
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A) Head of the bed elevated 45 degrees B) Prone C) Supine with his feet raised D) Supine with his head lower than his trunk
A researcher working for a pharmaceutical company is providing orientation to a new nurse researcher. The researcher determines that further education is needed when the nurse states that
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1. "Pharyngitis is not usually caused by bacteria, so I do not have to be concerned with getting it." 2. "Because the provider may not know for sure if the pharyngitis is caused by Streptococcus, antibiotics should be prescribed." 3. "Even though the child may have a fever and a sore throat, antibiotics may not be necessary." 4. "If a child has influenza, antibiotics are necessary to prevent pharyngitis."