Which of the following best describes a nonprescription medication?
1. is best used under the supervision of a health care provider
2. is potentially habit-forming, either psychologically or physically
3. has a high potential for abuse
4. can enhance health or treat minor illnesses
ANS: 4
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1. Family 2. Primary care provider 3. Funeral home 4. Coroner, if indicated
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A) Sleep apnea B) Migraine headaches C) Asthma D) Seizure disorders E) Angina
A physician orders a urethral smear for a 20-year-old student at the health clinic. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to:
1. screen for HIV infection. 2. detect sexually transmitted infections. 3. verify fertility through a sperm count. 4. eliminate concerns of prostate problems.
The clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia (SCA) are primarily the result of which physiologic alteration?
a. Decreased blood viscosity b. Deficiency in coagulation c. Increased red blood cell (RBC) destruction d. Greater affinity for oxygen