What precautions should you take when applying DMSO (Synotic ear drops) to an animal's skin?
a. Wear a facial mask to avoid inhaling the fumes.
b. Apply a bandage to cover the area of application.
c. DMSO is irritating to the skin and should not be used in this manner.
d. Wear latex gloves to avoid contact with the drug.
Ans: d. Wear latex gloves to avoid contact with the drug.
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A. Total WBC count 10,000/mm3 and neutrophil count 7000/mm3 B. Total WBC count 17,000/mm3 and neutrophil count 15,000/mm3 C. Total WBC count 3000/mm3 and neutrophil count 2000/mm3 D. Total WBC count 3000/mm3 and neutrophil count 400/mm3
An example of development is
A. system maturation. B. social maturation. C. increases in height and weight. D. all of the above.
While administering any type of topical medication, it is important to remember to:
a. Not worry about gloves because they are not required b. Not get any medication on your skin c. Only place the medication on skin that has been sterilized d. Use sterile gloves—always
Which statement by a client pregnant with twins would indicate that teaching was effective?
1. "Identical twins can be the same or different sex." 2. "Identical twins occur more frequently than fraternal twins." 3. "Congenital abnormalities are more prevalent in identical twins." 4. "Because of their birth relationship, fraternal twins are more similar to each other than if they had been born singly."