When using and discharging a fire extinguisher the last step is to sweep the extinguisher from side to side
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A) When taking it with warfarin (Coumadin), an increased anticoagulant effect occurs. B) It decreases hepatic cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes and decreases metabolism of drugs. C) It has an increased serum half-life, so it is more effective than rifabutin (Mycobutin). D) The urine, tears, sweat, and other body fluids will be a discolored red-orange.
An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
1. "Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost." 2. "Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible." 3. "Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing." 4. "The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises."
A patient tells the nurse that she is genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. The patient is hypertensive and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. What information should the nurse provide for this patient?
1. "Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level will help you avoid type 2 diabetes.". 2. "Unfortunately, you are probably predestined to develop type 2 diabetes.". 3. "You probably need to begin monitoring your blood glucose levels daily.". 4. "The risk of developing diabetes is several years away, and you have other health problems to consider now.".
Gender affects BAC because the average female has a higher proportion of _________ and therefore, for a given weight has less volume in which to distribute the alcohol.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).