When teaching people about the risk factors associated with skin cancer, the nurse includes all of the following EXCEPT
a. family history of melanoma
b. previous skin cancer
c. dark-haired people are at increased risk for skin cancer
d. fair skin that burns instead of tans
C
Risk factors for skin cancer include: family history of melanoma; five or more moles on the forearms; previous removal of benign nevi; previous skin cancer; a lesion that is changing its size, color, or shape; a lesion that does not heal; fair skin that burns rather than tans; and episodes of severe sunburn as a child.
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In the nursing profession, ethical issues:
a. are rare occurrences, but take a great deal of time to resolve. b. have required The Joint Commission to mandate ethics committees. c. most frequently lead to legal intervention in patient care matters. d. lead to ethics committees made up entirely by nurses.
Ordered: nystatin oral suspension 250,000 units PO swish and swallow tid, for a patient with oral candidiasis. Available: a. Are units and mg interchangeable?How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
b. Estimated dose: c. DA equation: d. Evaluation: Indicate the dose on the syringe with an arrow. Note: This medication will be measured with an oral syringe and administered orally.
The pharmacist tells a patient that the insurance company will pay for a new medication, but that the patient will have to pay an additional co-pay of $45. What type of formulary does this insurance company maintain?
1. Exclusionary 2. Open 3. Incentive 4. Closed
Which drugs are considered first-line drugs for the treatment of nasal congestion? (select all that apply)
a. antihistamines such as diphenhydramine b. decongestants such as naphazoline c. antitussives such as dextromethorphan d. expectorants such as guaifenesin e. inhaled corticosteroids such as beclomethasone