Which drug used to treat osteoporosis is available only by subcutaneous injection?
a. Alendronate (Fosamax)
b. Raloxifene (Evista)
c. Ibandronate (Boniva)
d. Denosumab (Prolia)
ANS: D
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A) "Try to stay indoors as much as possible." B) "Apply SPF 30 sunscreen to the children before sun exposure." C) "Be sure that each child wears a hat at the beach." D) "Apply Neosporin to any skin abrasions your children get."
A patient's primary immunodeficiency disease is characterized by the inability of white blood cells to initiate an inflammatory response to infectious organisms. What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?
A) Chronic granulomatous disease B) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome C) Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E syndrome D) Common variable immunodeficiency
The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats. Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?
a. fill in the blank b. identification of a specified area on a picture or graph c. multiple choice: single answer d. true or false
In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alveoli and respiratory bronchioles fill with fluid as a result of which mechanism?
a. Compression on the pores of Kohn, thus preventing collateral ventilation b. Increased capillary permeability, which causes alveoli to fill with fluid c. Inactivation of surfactant and the impairment of type II alveolar cells d. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure that forces fluid into the alveoli