Medicine

Mary has been prescribed XX tablets and is to take I PO BID. How many days will her prescription last?
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using the tenets of operant conditioning, analyze the following scenario: maria is a long-term smoker who has often tried to quit through the use of lollipops and gum as a replacement for cigarettes. however, she was unsuccessful in breaking the habit until being diagnosed with stage ii - non-small cell pulmonary carcinoma (lung cancer). since receiving her diagnosis, maria has not smoked a single cigarette. in this scenario, the lung cancer would be considered: a. negative punishment b. positive reinforcement c. negative reinforcement d. positive punishment
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All of the following occur in persons who are alcohol dependent for even short periods of time EXCEPT:A. blackouts and/or seizuresB. hallucinationsC. memory lossD. dementia
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which action should the nurse associate with outcome identification and planning in the nursing process?
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Studies show that a significant number of children who are victims of child abuse become child abusers themselves. this unfortunate incidence is learned through _____, and the _____ in the brain support this type of observational learning.
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Go to Individual Exercises at the end of Chapter 9. Example 9 concludes that "the American people are opposed to the Presidents health care reform legislation" (p. 190). Using the Four Tests for Evaluating Arguments found in Section 7. 2 of the text, and keeping in mind all that you have learned from Chapters 7-9, evaluate the worthiness of Example 9, beginning with the Test of Logical Strength. Remember, if the argument fails a test, you do not need to go further. Give a detailed explanation in support of your evaluation. If the argument contains a fallacy, explain what you think the fallacy is
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During prenatal development, male and female twins were exposed to a teratogen. When the twins were born, the sister did nothave any noticeable effects, but her brother had some physical impairments as a result of the exposure. What could explain thisfinding?
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hich symptom would lead the nurse to suspect that a child is developing a common side effect of vincristine?
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For the individual with type 2 diabetes, the immediate problems brought about by hyperglycemia can lead to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)- ketoacidosis- insulin resistance- suppressed lipogenesis- polydipsia and polyuria- further diminished insulin secretion
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true/false. the primary reason that diabetes increases the risk for blindness is that high blood glucose blocks tiny ducts that cleanse and lubricate the eye.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who is postpartum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?A. "I will apply vitamin E oil to my nipples after each feeding."B. "I will nurse my baby for 5 to 10 minutes on each breast."C. "I will lay my baby on a pillow at the level of my breast."D. "I will make sure that just the nipple is in my baby's mouth."
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A nurse is teaching a client who has heart failure about engaging in an exercise program. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will slow my walking pace of I experience chest pain."B. "I will work to achieve 60 minutes of exercise each day."C. "I will wait 30 min after eating before exercising."D. "I will make sure I can still talk while exercising."
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Thiamin participates in chemical reactions in which carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from a substrate. Which of the following are functions of thiamin? Check all that apply.Metabolism of carbohydratesSynthesis of RNA and DNASynthesis of neurotransmitters
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how ultraviolet irradiation of blood the cure that time forgot?
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In 2008, Jamaica adopted a national healthcare policy whereby healthcare and medications are free to all Jamaican citizens. How do you think this policy affected Omar, and what are the drawbacks that are seen in this case?
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true or false. short, irregular, and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.
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As the total cross sectional area of the vascular tree _____, the velocity of blood flow _____.(a) increases, decreases(b) increases, increases(c) decreases, decreases(d) increases, remains constant(e) decreases, remains constant
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why should someone planning a hospital birth take a tour before the birth
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among the many contraceptive methods available, it is important for each person to consider which attributes they find most important, including .
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identify the epidemiologic triad, including host, agent, and environmental factors as related to hiv.
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Men are more likely to experience impaired hearing than women partly because of:A. gender-related differences in osteoporosis.B. genetically determined differences in presbycusis.C. gender-related occupational choices.D. genetically determined differences in presbyopia.
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Which of the following cells is a phagocyte?a. Neutrophils.b. Monocytes.c. Eosinophils.d. All of the above.
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What is the largest predictor of drug addiction?
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pain that radiates to the right lower quadrant from the umbilical area
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