HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are the same condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Will is a 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension. Eight months ago, he started regular dialysis therapy for ESRD. Before that, his physician was closely monitoring his condition because he had polyuria and nocturia
Soon it became difficult to manage his hypertension. He also lost his appetite, became weak, easily fatigued, and had edema around his ankles. Will debated with his physician about starting dialysis, but she insisted, before the signs and symptoms of uremia increased, the treatment was absolutely necessary. What is the difference between azotemia and uremia? Two years ago, Will's physician told him to decrease his protein intake. In spite of what the physician ordered, Will could not stop having chicken, beef, pork, or eggs at least once a day. Why did his physician warn him about his diet? Will's feelings of weakness and fatigue are symptoms of anemia. Why is he anemic? Knowing what you do about Will's history, why is left ventricular dysfunction a concern for his physician?
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory on moral development, moral decisions at the preconventional level are made in response to:
a. finding approval c. loyalty to others b. respect for authority d. threats of punishment
A community health nurse is participating in a health forum that has been organized by a local community group. When addressing the topic of breast cancer, what should the nurse teach participants about the risk factors for the disease?
A) "It's important to get regular, physical exercise because inactivity has been linked to breast cancer." B) "Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer." C) "If your mother, grandmother, or sister had breast cancer, you likely have a higher-than-average risk." D) "It's in your best interests to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet in order to lower your risk of breast cancer."
Which definition describes a receptor?
1. A cell component to which a drug binds in a dose-dependent manner 2. Present only in the drug's target tissue 3. Required to drug action 4. Analogous to the "key" in the lock-and-key model of drug–receptor interaction