Parasympathomimetic ophthalmic agents such as pilocarpine reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma by which action?
a. Mydriasis
b. Miosis
c. A decrease in the drainage of aqueous humor
d. Pupillary dilation
b
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Erythrocytes 2. Leukocytes 3. Platelets 4. Erythropoietin 5. Hemoglobin
Which of the following persons is most at risk for occupationally related injury and death?
1. Andrew Adams (26 years), a Caucasian construction worker 2. Betty Black (52 years), a Caucasian taxi driver 3. Clarence Cross (42 years), an African-American postal worker 4. David Dunn (19 years), an Caucasian fast food worker 5. Emilio Estrada (50 years), an Hispanic migrant worker
When arriving at a residence of a new client, a home health nurse observes that the client lives in a decaying apartment building in a very poor neighborhood known for drug activity
She notices several men loitering around the entrance to the building. The best response of the nurse would be to: 1. Approach the building looking confident, make eye contact with the men, nod "hello," and walk on into the building. 2. Call the police for an escort. 3. Return to her office and make an attempt to reschedule the visit at another time or another site. 4. Wait in her car for a little while and see whether the men leave.
A client with a long-standing diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been enrolled in a disease management program. Which of the following activities will be prioritized in this program?
A) Providing comprehensive and evidence-based care of the client's COPD B) Creating collaborative relationships between the client and the care team C) Ensuring that the client qualifies for Medicare and Medicaid D) Liaising between the client and his health maintenance organization (HMO)