Angela develops a skin rash after using a new brand of facial cream. She decides to buy a nonprescription drug from a chemist to suppress the skin inflammation. Which of the following drugs is the chemist most likely to give her?
A. Mometasone nasal spray
B. Prednisolone tablets
C. An intramuscular injection of triamcinolone
D. A topical hydrocortisone product
Answer: D
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a. "I can take this medication twice a day, just prior to intercourse." b. "I have a little renal trouble, but I am on a higher dose so it is effective." c. "I should take this medication with food." d. "I should take this medication no more than once a day."
The nurse is caring for a patient whose labor is being augmented with oxytocin. The nurse recognizes that the oxytocin should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of:
1. uterine contractions occurring every 8 to 10 minutes. 2. an FHR of 180 with absence of variability. 3. when the patient needs to void. 4. when the patient's amniotic membranes rupture.
The neonatal special care unit nurse is overseeing the care provided by a nurse new to the unit. Which action requires immediate intervention?
1. The new nurse holds the infant after giving a gavage feeding. 2. The new nurse provides skin-to-skin care. 3. The new nurse provides care when the baby is awake. 4. The new nurse gives the feeding with room-temperature formula.
Which are examples of multifactorial diseases associated with adults?
a. Breast cancer b. Coronary heart disease c. Emphysema d. Diabetes mellitus e. Schizophrenia