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[Free] That is an important consideration with metformin use in patients with liver disease? A. There is a risk of lactic acidosis. B. It may increase hepatic steatosis. C. It has hepatoprotective effects. D. It can lead to weight gain. E. It requires an increased dose to maintain effectiveness.

[Free] Which of the following symptoms are common side effects of nitroglycerin? Select the two answer options that are correct. A. Nausea B. Headache C. Numbness D. Bradycardia E. Hypotension

[Free] 17) Tuberculosis may infect individuals who already infected with influenza. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A) Tuberculosis is a chronic disease B) Tuberculosis is an infectious disease C) Tuberculosis is a secondary infection D) Tuberculosis infects the same cells as influenza 18) The stage of disease that is characterized by early and mild symptoms is called the A) Period of illness C) Prodromal period B) Incubation period D) Period of convalescence 19) The spread of disease agents via contaminated water is an example of A) Mechanical transmission B) Direct contact transmission C) Vehicle transmission D) Biological transmission 20) A nosocomial infection A) Is typically present before a hospital stay B) Results from aseptic technique C) Is acquired during the course of hospitalization D) Is only a result of surgery E) Originates in the nasal cavity 21) What is the most common type of nosocomial infection? A) Lower respiratory infections B) Postoperative infections C) Bacteremia D) Urinary tract infections 22) Which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent nosocomial infections A) Use of aseptic technique B) Frequent handwashing C) Education of staff D) Increased use of immunosuppresive drugs

[Free] Which of the following differentiates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from asthma? A. COPD is an obstructive disease, and asthma is a restrictive disease. B. The FEV1/FVC ratio is reduced in asthma but not in COPD. C. Airflow obstruction caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is irreversible, whereas it is reversible in asthma. D. COPD is characterized by an immunoglobulin E response, whereas asthma involves other mediators

[Free] A 19-year-old male fell off his motorcycle, slid across the street, and struck his face on the concrete curb. You observe facial edema, severe hemorrhage from his mouth, and an unstable maxilla. Which of the following is contraindicated for him? A. A nasopharyngeal airway B. An oropharyngeal airway C. Use of a jaw thrust maneuver D. Use of a BVM

[Free] Describe the appropriate care of forensic specimens during surgery and the rationale for using this protocol.

[Free] Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to facilitate patient cooperation during an examination? A. Leave the examination room quickly. B. Stand in front of the supplies so the patient cannot see them. C. Explain the procedure to the patient. D. Warn the provider if the patient seems difficult.

[Free] The MA measures blood pressure on a patient who is visibly anxious. The patient's blood pressure is elevated. What should the MA do?

[Free] The nurse is caring for a client after a thyroidectomy. The client would be monitored for which sign of thyroid storm? Select all that apply. * Increased heart rate * Increased temperature * Decreased respirations * Increased pulse deficit * Decreased blood pressure

[Free] Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of Schizophrenic Disorder? A. Major Depressive Episodes B. Manic Episodes C. Premorbid Schizotypal Personality Disorder D. Symptoms of Mood Episodes present for the majority of illness.