When obtaining a drug history from Harold, he gives you a complete list of his prescription medications. He denies taking any other drugs, but you find that he occasionally takes aspirin for his arthritis flare ups. This is an example of:
1. His appropriately only telling you about his regularly prescribed medications
2. His hiding information regarding his inappropriate use of aspirin from you
3. A common misconception that intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history
4. A common misuse of over-the-counter aspirin
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Why are these sexually transmitted infections (STIs) associated with a high risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility among infected females? A) Infection is often not accompanied by recognizable signs and symptoms. B) The causative microorganisms are now resistant to all commonly used antibiotics. C) Fewer individuals have innate immunity to the diseases than in the past. D) Males are carriers of the diseases who do not experience infection.
Recent trends in childbirth practices in the United States indicate that:
a. Only 15% of mothers receive prenatal care in the first trimester. b. The percentage of Hispanics, non-Hispanic African-Americans, and Caucasians who received prenatal care was essentially the same. c. Ninety-nine percent of births occurred in the hospital. d. Cesarean births have been declining as a percentage of live births.
A comprehensive assessment is usually done
a. upon admission to a health care facility b. upon discharge from a health care facility c. to focus in-depth on a particular health care problem d. to provide systematic monitoring and observation related to specific problems
The client is now 20 weeks' gestation. At conception her weight was considered "normal." Approximately how much weight should she have gained by this time?
A) 6 pounds B) 9 pounds C) 12 pounds D) 15 pounds