What is the inflammatory effect of nitric oxide (NO)?
a. Increases capillary permeability, and causes pain
b. Increases neutrophil chemotaxis and platelet aggregation
c. Causes smooth muscle contraction and fever
d. Decreases mast cell function, and decreases platelet aggregation
Ans: d. Decreases mast cell function, and decreases platelet aggregation
You might also like to view...
What is(are) the primary benefit(s) of computer physician order entry (CPOE)?
1) Increased privacy 2) Improved access to patient data 3) Cost savings 4) Reduced medication errors
Following a CT scan, the nurse will encourage the spinal cord–injured patient to:
1. sit up at a 30-degree angle. 2. prevent chilling. 3. drink plenty of water. 4. avoid bearing down.
The nurse prepares an IM injection to administer a medication available in a glass ampule. Which step does the nurse take to administer the injection properly?
a. Labels the ampule with date and time of the first dose b. Ensures that the cartridge is fully seated into the syringe c. Cleans the rubber top carefully before in-serting the needle d. Uses a filter needle to withdraw the con-tents of the ampule
For prenatal care, the client is attending a clinic held in a church basement. The client's care is provided by registered nurses and a certified nurse-midwife. What is this type of prenatal care?
1. Secondary care 2. Tertiary care 3. Community care 4. Unnecessarily costly care