Mr. Bradford is a 66-year-old smoker with a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease who experiences lower leg pain when walking
In the last several months, his leg pain has progressed to the point where he now needs to take a rest when walking from the elevator to his apartment. Mr. Bradford has now sought care from his primary care provider, who would likely be justified in prescribing
A) warfarin (Coumadin).
B) alteplase (Activase).
C) pentoxifylline (Trental).
D) low-dose ASA.
B
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a. Bell palsy. b. Damage to the trigeminal nerve. c. Frostbite with resultant paresthesia to the cheeks. d. Scleroderma.
The nurse is providing education on childhood safety to a group of parents. In response to a question, the nurse relates that the major causes of death in toddlers include which of the following? Choose all that apply
A) Infections B) Childhood diseases C) Drowning D) Motor vehicle crashes E) Accidents
While participating in a community auditory screening, the nurse is alert to the population that has the greatest prevalence of problems. The nurse is aware that hearing impairment is more common for:
1. Whites 2. Asian Americans 3. African Americans 4. Native Americans
________ is an acute condition in which there is a reduction in the number of white blood cells (WBCs), specifically polymorphonuclear cells (granulocytes).
A. Hypercalcemia B. Agranulocytosis C. Cretinism D. Osteoporosis