The nurse uses a picture to explain that twins who share a placenta, come from one fertilized ovum, and are identical are identified as:

a. dizygotic.
b. trizygotic
c. genetically different.
d. monozygotic.


D
Monozygotic twins originate from one fertilized ovum and share a placenta.

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After teaching a group of nursing students about fluoroquinolones, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when they identify which of the following as an example? Select all that apply

A) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) B) Amoxicillin (Amoxil) C) Cephalexin (Keflex) D) Spectinomycin (Trobicin) E) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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A new mother who has been doing well with breastfeeding expresses concern to the nurse that she is not producing enough milk for her baby. The nurse's best response would be:

A) "For the first few days, you are producing colostrum, which is very high in calories, protein, and immune globulins that will help your baby prevent infection." B) "Yes, the baby seems hungry. Maybe you should bottle-feed until your milk comes in." C) "Are you allowing the baby to suckle long enough?" D) "Perhaps you just need some help breastfeeding next time."

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Which agency/division is not a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

a. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) c. Institute of Medicine (IOM) d. Indian Health Service (HIS)

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