Thrombolytics are used to:
A. Normalize heart rate
B. Increase the myocardial contraction
C. Dissolve blood clots
D. Decrease blood clotting.
Answer: C
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Match the routes of administration in Column 1 with their definitions in Column 2
A) pertaining to below the skin B) pertaining to the cheek C) pertaining to within the muscle D) pertaining to within the skin E) pertaining to apart from the intestine F) pertaining to within the bladder 1) intradermal 2) intramuscular 3) intravenous 4) parenteral 5) subcutaneous 6) buccal 7) intravesical
14. In the dermatology office, the nurse demonstrates the application of an ointment. The client comments that ointments, creams, lotions, and similar treatments seem to have the same type of application use. How does the nurse respond? a. Ointment is applied when the skin is dry and not wet. b. Cream is applied when the skin is dry and not wet. c. Lotion is formulated for cosmetic applications only. d. Liniment is a preparation typically used for the elderly. ANSWER: a FEEDBACK: a. Ointment is applied when the skin is dry and not wet. It is a semisolid preparation containing a drug. b. Cream is applied when the skin is wet. c. Lotion is a liquid preparation applied externally for treatment of skin disorders. It is applied by patting the lotion on, whereas hand
lotion is rubbed into the skin. d. Liniment is a preparation for external use that is rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant. The liniment creates a different sensation such as burning and tingling to mask pain in the skin or muscles. POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 11/27/2017 2:53 AM DATE MODIFIED: 11/27/2017 2:53 AM a. Ointment is applied when the skin is dry and not wet. b. Cream is applied when the skin is dry and not wet. c. Lotion is formulated for cosmetic applications only. d. Liniment is a preparation typically used for the elderly.
Which medical term means "surgical fixation of the uterus"?
a. uteroplasty b. uterostomy c. hysterectomy d. hysteropexy
What type of dialysis involves treatment while the patient is sleeping?
a. PKD b. CAPD c. IPD d. CCPD