Understanding the various steps of proteolytic cascades may be useful in designing drug therapy for which human diseases?
a. Cardiac and vascular disorders
b. Autoimmune and malignant disorders
c. Gastrointestinal and renal disorders
d. Endocrine
Answer: b. Autoimmune and malignant disorders
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a. All medications that the patient is taking b. Use of tobacco, alcohol, or recreational drugs c. Allergies to medications, foods, or other substances d. Date of last tetanus shot and flu vaccination e. Insurance coverage and preauthorization requirements f. Possibility of pregnancy
A nurse is seeing a patient with diabetes who reports that she thinks her diabetes is worse. She is feeling tired all the time, has difficulty enjoying things, and has problems concentrating and sleeping. What should the nurse consider in her assessment?
1. The patient may have social phobia. 2. The patient may have panic disorder. 3. The patient may have bipolar disorder. 4. The patient may have depression.
The nurse caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer notes the wound is increasing in redness and has more swelling around the wound edges. Which nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Encourage the patient to ingest more fluids. 2. Assess for pain and warmth. 3. Cover the wound with a sterile dry dressing. 4. Dress the wound as prescribed.
What is the highest total dosage for the drug administration period for this patient?
What will be an ideal response?