Estrogen should NOT be given to women with:
A) diabetes insipidus
B) thyroid disease
C) breast cancer
D) stroke
C) breast cancer
The estrogens are contraindicated in women with breast cancer and in those who are pregnant or lactating, and they should be used with caution if a patient has liver disease, gallbladder disease, endometriosis, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, or kidney dysfunction.
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The function of muscles in the deeper layers is usually that of ___________
a. prime mover b. fixator, stabilizer c. synergist d. None of the above
You have been called to an unknown medical emergency. On scene you are presented with an 84-year-old patient who is confused and does not obey commands. Which of the following action would be most useful in determining the patient's normal mental status?
a. Examine the patient's pupils. b. Question the patient's family members. c. Identify the patient's medications. d. Check the patient's vital signs.
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?
A) Stomach B) Large intestine C) Small intestine D) Liver
The last step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.
A. remove the gloves B. perform hand hygiene C. apply a bandage over clean gauze at the puncture site D. record the procedure in the patient's medical record