Becaplermin (Regranex Gel) is used on a diabetic foot ulcer that is resistant to healing. This agent acts to
A) promote wound healing.
B) reduce pain.
C) prevent colonization of bacteria.
D) relieve surface inflammation.
A
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a. Pulmonary auscultation b. Pulse strength and amplitude c. Level of consciousness d. Mobility and gait stability
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Identify an accurate statement about nondepolarizing blockers.
A. Nondepolarizing drugs are metabolized much faster than depolarizing drugs. B. Nondepolarizing blockers occupy the nicotinic-neural (Nn) sites and prevent acetylcholine (ACH) from combining with the Nn receptors. C. Nondepolarizing blockers do not stimulate the nicotinic-muscle (Nm) receptors. D. Nondepolarizing blockers alter the Nm receptors so that they cannot respond to ACH stimulation.
The physician orders 1000 mL of D5RL with 20 mmol KCl to run for eight hours. With an infusion set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL, which of the following flow rates will the nurse calculate?
a. 11 gtt/minute b. 22 gtt/minute c. 31 gtt/minute d. 42 gtt/minute