Which group in early civilization is credited with developing a pharmacopoeia to classify more than 700 drugs used in caring for the sick?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
Egyptians
A pharmacopoeia that classified more than 700 drugs was written by the Egyptians to assist in the care and management of disease.
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1. "Have you or anyone in your family ever been diagnosed with diabetes?" 2. "Do you wear sunglasses when you are outside?" 3. "Did your mother have a vaginal infection at the time of your delivery?" 4. "Do you see any halos around lights?"
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How can the nurse best increase the client's motivation to learn? 1. Demonstrating the finger stick on the nurse 2. Offering to do the procedure for the client each time it is scheduled 3. Teaching the client's support system how to perform the procedure 4. Encouraging the client's participation each time the procedure is performed