What sexually transmitted bacterial infection causes a patient to have lower abdominal pain, possible fever, vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, and to double over when walking, and has an onset typically within 1 week of the patient's menstrual period?
A) Bladder infection
B) Endometriosis
C) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
D) Ruptured ovarian cyst
Answer: C) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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a. Thinner and more fragile skin c. Greater number of freckles b. Red, swollen 3-day-old wound d. Loss of hair on the extremities
Which medication is an example of a controlled substance?
a. Birth control pills b. An antibiotic c. Codeine d. A laxative
Key examples of health care practices and interventions outcomes are (select all that apply):
a. mortality. b. birth rates. c. health status. d. quality of life. e. ability to function.
You are instructing a patient who has been prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) for peptic ulcer disease. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
a. "This drug coats my ulcer and protects it so that healing can occur." b. "I should eat foods with lots of fiber while I'm taking this drug." c. "If I feel dizzy, I will be sure to get up from bed slowly." d. "Once I am feeling better I can stop taking the drug."