The nurse understands that the clinical definition of sterility is failure to conceive after _____ months of frequent, unprotected sex
a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 24
B
A couple who, after 1 year of unprotected sex, has not conceived is considered to be sterile.
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The pharmacology instructor is discussing the histocompatibility of the cell. What is the importance of a cell's histocompatibility antigen?
A) It reproduces cells when other cells die. B) It recognizes cells as self-cells that belong in the body. C) The antigen produces antibodies to viral invaders. D) The antigen stimulates the production of white blood cells.
The nurse would report that which findings of the Human Genome Project were surprising?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The human genome has hundreds of thousands of genes. 2. There are fewer genes in the human genome than scientists thought at the beginning of the project. 3. The genes are arranged on 48 chromosomes. 4. There are only 20,000 to 25,000 genes in the human genome. 5. There are only about 1,500 basic genes in the genome; the rest are duplications.
State the action of norepinephrine.
What will be an ideal response?
ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during pregnancy is best done by a specialist, which of the following drug classes is considered to be safe, at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
1. Diuretics
2. ARBs
3. Beta blockers
4. Nitrates