Most drugs are derived directly or indirectly from ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: plants
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A) Decrease the inflammatory response in the airways B) Reduce the surface tension within the alveoli allowing for gas exchange C) Inhibit the release of histamine and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRSA) to prevent the allergic asthmatic response D) Cause dilation of the bronchi with increased rate and depth of respiration
Confirmability in qualitative research refers to which of the following?
A) The reliability of data over time B) Objectivity of the interpretation of the data C) Applicability of the data to other groups D) Confidence in the truth value of the data
A patient who has Raynaud's disease will begin taking an alpha-adrenergic blocker. The patient asks the nurse how the drug works to treat symptoms. The nurse explains that alpha-adrenergic blockers treat Raynaud's disease by causing
a. decreased peripheral vascular resistance. b. orthostatic hypotension. c. reflex tachycardia. d. vasodilation.
To practice ethically, the nurse should
A) Allow a committee to guide her practice B) Review past cases before guiding practice C) Avoid allowing her judgment to guide practice D) Ask the family their views on caring