The tympanic membrane thermometer is inserted:
a. Into the mouth
b. Into the rectum
c. Under the arm
d. Into the ear
D
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Which is the correct answer for converting 15 tbsp to fluid ounces?
A. 30 fl oz B. 7½ fl oz C. 6.66 fl oz D. 15 fl oz
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a. "I have been taking this drug every night at bedtime." b. "I have stopped using butter when I cook and have been using olive oil instead." c. "My LDL cholesterol level today is 101 mg/dL so the drug has cured my choles-terol problem." d. "I hope that by reducing my fatty food intake, I might not have to take medica-tions to manage my cholesterol problem."
A patient who was recently diagnosed with COPD comes to the clinic for a follow-up evaluation after beginning therapy with a SABA as needed for dyspnea. The patient reports occasional mild exertional dyspnea but is able to sleep well
The patient's FEV1 in the clinic is 85% of predicted, and oxygen saturation is 96%. The primary care NP should recommend: a. a combination LABA/ICS twice daily. b. influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. c. ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) twice daily. d. home oxygen therapy as needed for dyspnea.