A patient presents to the clinician complaining of ear pain. On examination, the clinician finds that the patient has tenderness on traction of the pinna as well as when applying pressure over the tragus
These findings are classic signs of which condition?
a. Otitis media c. Tinnitus
b. Meniere's disease d. Otitis externa
D
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A patient's global assessment functioning reveals that he has minimal symptoms with good functioning in all areas. Which score would the nurse correlate with these findings?
A) 94 B) 82 C) 75 D) 63
A complication of scarlet fever is glomerulonephritis. This is because:
1. The high doses of penicillin used to treat the disease process are hard for the kidneys to process. 2. The group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus can affect the kidneys if not treated. 3. The Epstein-Barr virus can affect the kidneys if not treated. 4. The HIV irus can affect the kidneys if not treated.
A client with psoriasis will be receiving infliximab (Remicade). What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. An increase in infections can occur with this medication. 2. Latent infections can be reactivated with this medication. 3. This medication can only be administered through the intravenous route. 4. This medication is very expensive. 5. Multiple oral doses will need to be taken every day for several months.
Robert is a 68-year-old who has dealt with alcoholism for over 30 years. He has cirrhosis and is anemic
His appetite has declined, and he regularly complains of abdominal pain. Recently, while preparing himself a sandwich, he cut his finger deeply with a knife. The wound bled profusely, and he used a kitchen towel to stop the flow. Refusing to go and seek medical assistance, he put ice on his finger and wrapped the towel around it. He sat down in his recliner with his hand over his head and fell asleep. Anemia and clotting disorders are common features of alcoholic liver disease. What are the mechanisms that cause these hematological disorders? What gastrointestinal bleed is associated with a high mortality rate in those with advanced cirrhosis? What is the pathophysiology of this condition? Why are women more predisposed to alcoholic liver disease than men?