Opioids decrease pain by which action?
A) Decreasing pain perception
B) Reducing inflammation
C) Increasing destruction of pain enzymes
D) Manufacturing Substance P
B
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Retinopathy develops in patients with diabetes mellitus because:
a. Plaques of lipids develop in the retinal vessels. b. Pressure in the retinal vessels increase as a result of increased osmotic pressure. c. Ketones cause microaneurysms in the retinal vessels. d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.
The primary difference between the sinus tachycardia and atrial tachycardia is found in the appearance of which of the following ECG tracings??
A)ST segment? B) P wave C) R wave D) T wave
When a patient is discharged, it is not necessary to escort her to the door of the facility if family members are present and the patient is able to walk unassisted
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after he is circumcised. What does the woman need to be taught to take care of the infant when she gets home?
a. Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4 hours. b. Apply constant, firm pressure by squeez-ing the penis with the fingers for at least 5 minutes if bleeding occurs. c. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly around the glans after each diaper change. d. Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least once every day to prevent infection.