Frequently many patients with hypertension will have a _____ disease
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
comorbid: Frequently many patients with hypertension will have a cormorbidity (another coexisting disease). This makes choosing the correct medication more challenging to prevent any drug-drug or drug-disease interactions. Patients with hypertension and arthritis may be taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g., ibuprofen) that could lower the effects some antihypertensive drugs (e.g., ACE inhibitors).
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A) Procrastinate about things you find hard to do B) Indulge in instant gratification C) Eliminate time-wasters D) Leave things to luck
Explain the reasons why a patient may receive a TPN
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following techniques is preferred when restraining the combative patient who is a threat to himself and the emergency responders?
A) Supine with four point restraint B) Prone with four-point restraint C) Supine, with two-point restraint D) Prone, with two-point restraint
While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the therapist is attempting to orally intubate the patient. The therapist observes the distal tip of the ET tube pass through the glottis. After attaching a colorimetric CO2 detector to the ET tube, the therapist notices that the face of the CO2 detector appears yellow. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. Obtain a different colorimetric CO2 detector. B. Remove the ET tube, and reintubate the patient. C. Secure the ET tube in place with adhesive tape. D. Wait until the paper on the colorimetric CO2 detector turns purple.