A reduction in an individual’s number of natural killer (NK) cells appears to correlate with an increased risk for the development of what?
a. Depression
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
d. Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Answer: a. Depression
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Proposed changes to the health care delivery system in the United States will:
a. Provide new opportunities for public health specialists. b. Result in isolated care being provided to individuals. c. Emphasize specialty care. d. Increase the utilization of acute care services.
If a 25-year-old woman visits a community health care center to obtain a gynecological examination and birth control pills, these activities are termed:
1. Tertiary health care 2. Public health care 3. Primary health care 4. Specialized care
The nurse on an oncology unit is planning care for clients with various types of cancer. The nurse recognizes that certain cancer cells have a low growth fraction and are less sensitive to chemotherapeutic agents, including:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. leukemia cells. 2. lymphoma cells. 3. breast cancer cells. 4. lung cancer cells. 5. bone marrow cells.
Which consideration is the most important in managing tuberculosis (TB) in children?
a. Skin testing annually b. Pharmacotherapy c. Adequate nutrition d. Adequate hydration