Drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, especially in nasal passages, by constricting blood vessels and restricting blood flow to the area are termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
decongestants
Decongestants are vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion. They decrease swelling, especially in nasal passages, by constricting blood vessels and restricting blood flow to the area.
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A) Potentially toxic serum level B) Reduced serum level C) Increased seizure activity D) Thromboembolism
How can a nurse who practices in the clinical area find out what the best practices are for that specialty?
a. Create a critique of available literature. b. Critique expert opinion papers on the subject. c. Develop a summary of all research on the topic. d. Read published meta-analyses.
The normal number of chromosomes in a human cell is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cultures have many different childrearing practices. Which culture is known to value the male child more than the female child, and often teaches children to avoid displaying emotion?
1. Mexican 2. Amish 3. Chinese 4. Navajo