A client is receiving a vaccination against a known disease. The nurse realizes that the vaccine was created through the use of:
1. gene therapy.
2. pharmacogenomics.
3. genetic engineering.
4. oncogenomics.
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Genetic engineering has been used to develop synthetic insulins, drugs, and vaccines. Gene therapy is the use of genes to treat disease. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person's genetic traits affect the body's response to drugs. Oncogenomics is the use of chemotherapy and vaccines to treat and prevent cancer.
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A) treat the diarrhea with OTC medications. B) avoid protein-rich foods. C) avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. D) notify the clinic if the stools are black or if there is evidence of blood.
Which serum laboratory values alert the nurse to the possibility of hyperaldosteronism? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sodium, 150 mEq/L b. Sodium, 130 mEq/L c. Potassium, 2.5 mEq/L d. Potassium, 5.0 mEq/L e. pH, 7.28 f. pH, 7.50
Standard precautions are designed to reduce the transmission of microorganisms and consist of:
a. wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). b. Using a puncture-proof container when handling sharps. c. Correct hand hygiene. d. All of the above.
Write a conversion factor for converting grams to pounds using proportions and ratios: ________. (Use appropriate abbreviations.)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).