(c) to decrease possibility of nosocomial infection.
(d) to reduce postoperative swelling.- Chronic Hepatitis C may be treated with:
(a) sulfasalazine.
(b) interferon and ribavirin.
(c) metronidazole or ciprofloxacin.
(d) acetaminophen. - Priority treatment of a fracture is:
(a) surgical reduction of the fracture.
(b) immobilization of the area.
(c) insertion of an internal fixation device.
(d) reduction of the fracture. - Roger presents with blurred and double vision, muscle weakness, and
intolerance of temperature changes. In order to rule out multiple sclerosis,
the physician will likely order:
(a) CBC showing a very low WBC count.
(b) Endocrine function study showing a low growth hormone and high T3
and T4.
(c) CT scan showing plaque formation.
(d) Fasting glucose test showing a result over 300 mg/dl. - Patients with rheumatoid arthritis typically have pain:
(a) with activity.
(b) only upon awakening.
(c) late in the evening.
(d) all day without remission. - Mary, who is scheduled for a thoracentesis, asks why there is so much fluid
in the pleural space. You respond by saying:
(a) Your body is unable to remove fluid, resulting in a build-up of fluid in
the pleural space around your lungs.
(b) An error occurred and you were administered too much IV medication.
(c) This is the result of oxygen therapy.
(d) This is a normal side effect of bumetanide, which is medication ordered
by your physician.
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