The term ____________ refers to the process by which a normal cell is transformed into a cancer cell

ANS:


carcinogenesis

Carcinogenesis is the process by which a normal cell is transformed into a cancer cell.

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Sudden death is a real risk for patients with severe heart failure. The most likely prophylactic intervention is

A) intubation. B) intra-aortic balloon pump. C) intravenous nesiritide. D) implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

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The nursing process involves critical thinking skills throughout all parts of the process

a. Is critical thinking a learned process or does it come with experience? b. How is critical thinking applied in the nursing process?

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The client has been ordered Kayexalate as a treatment for potassium excess. The nurse is gathering equipment to administer the medication and recognizes that the drug will be given as a(n):

a. intramuscular injection. b. intravenous medication. c. rectal medication. d. subcutaneous injection.

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The nurse in a pulmonary clinic knows that theophylline (Theo-Dur) should not be prescribed for:

Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. a teenager taking erythromycin for acne. 2. a client taking lorazepam for anxiety. 3. a client taking ciprofloxacin for prostatitis. 4. a client with elevated liver enzymes. 5. a client taking St. John's wort for menopausal symptoms.

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