An amendment to the FDC Act, enacted in 1951, made the distinction for the first time between
A. prescription versus OTC drugs
B. safe versus unsafe drugs
C. drugs versus cosmetics
D. effectiveness versus ineffectiveness
Answer: A. prescription versus OTC drugs
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A) Background noise like music will keep this client calm. B) Dim the lights during waking hours. C) Schedule meals at the same time each day. D) Pain medications will enhance the therapeutic environment.
To prevent the effects of postoperative immobility on the gastrointestinal system, the nurse suggests that the patient:
1. avoid taking antibiotics. 2. increase her fluid intake. 3. avoid high-fiber foods. 4. limit her activity for the first 3 to 4 days.
A school nurse decided to begin a "don't smoke, don't start" program. To determine whether the program has any effect, an experimental trial study was planned. Which of the following actions would the nurse take?
a. Divide the students into two groups (smokers and nonsmokers), teach the course to both groups, and then observe for changes in beliefs. b. Divide the students into two randomly chosen groups, teach the program to all students, and then determine learning and smoking behaviors through a posttest. c. Use two randomly chosen groups, teach the program to one group, and then determine differences in knowledge and smoking behaviors between the two groups. d. Screen each student, and look for evidence of smoking behaviors.
Mr. Frank, a 32-year-old patient, presents to your office with a complaint of urinary frequency. On examination you note a painless lesion with a clear base and indurated borders that is located on the glans penis. Which of the following best describes this clinical finding?
A. Syphilitic chancre B. Lymphogranuloma C. Genital warts D. Herpes simplex