People with AIDS are vulnerable to a number of serious and often fatal opportunistic diseases.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Cyndy notices that the doctor has ordered the administration of 400 mg of meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) every 2 hours. She knows that the usual dose is 50 to 150 mg every 3–4 hours. What should she do?
a. Administer the drug as ordered but include your concerns in your documentation. b. Administer the drug as ordered. c. Administer the usual dose, chart the change, and ask the doctor at rounds. d. Question the dose in accordance with the facility's procedures.
Inadequate iron absorption affects the:
A) absorption of vitamin B12 B) size of red blood cells C) production of hemoglobin D) clotting time
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding osteoporosis?
A) Low bone density is obvious due to the many symptoms that accompany this condition. B) Bone density can be improved with regular, weight-bearing exercise. C) Bone density decreases as estrogen levels increase. D) Bone density assessments are painful and difficult to perform.
The substance in the mouth that starts to break down food to small, manageable pieces is called:
A. hydrochloric acid. B. bile. C. saliva. D. esophageal acid.