A 15-year-old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of a 3-week history of sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear pain; and nonproductive cough. Which is the most likely pathologic process?
A) Infection
B) Inflammation
C) Allergic
D) Vascular
C) Allergic
This description is most consistent with allergic rhinitis.
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1. A complementary therapy. 2. An alternative therapy. 3. Traditional Chinese medicine. 4. Naturopathy.
When trying to explain the role of potassium and hydrogen related to acid-base balance, which of the following statements is accurate?
A) Hypokalemia stimulates H+ secretion. B) Hyperkalemia will cause the reabsorption of HCO3. C) Acidosis causes an increase in K+ elimination. D) Alkalosis tends to increase H+ elimination.
A client with mitral stenosis develops a productive cough with pink, frothy sputum. The best interpretation made by the nurse would be to further evaluate for which complication?
A) Pulmonary edema B) Congestive failure C) Thrombophlebitis D) Cardiogenic shock
Which regulates and coordinates body movements?
a. The cerebral cortex b. The cerebrum c. The cerebellum d. The brainstem