Herpes zoster is an acute reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which lies dormant in nerve roots
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a. D5W. b. 0.45% NS. c. 0.9% NS. d. 3% saline.
The nurse read in the patient's chart that the patient has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which assessment findings are consistent with this stage of ulcer?
a. Damage to the subcutaneous tissue b. Unblanching skin c. Presence of mottled skin d. Damage limited to the epidermis
MC The state medical board has proposed legislation to include physicians on the state board of nursing to interpret the Nurse Practice Act. Local nursing organizations have
testified in public hearings opposing this measure. What aspect of policy development is this? A. Judicial decision B. Administrative decision C. Legislation D. Regulation
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) such as rosiglitazone and piogliltazone lower blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms?
A. Blocks enzymes in the small intestine that are responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates into monosaccharides. B. Mimics the effects of incretins in the small intestine C. Decreases insulin resistance and inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis D. Simulates the release of insulin from pancreatic islet cells.