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Anajune7

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The nurse reminds the 55-year-old woman that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendation for persons older than 50 years is to have an annual:
 
  a. fecal occult blood test.
  b. sigmoidoscopy.
  c. Pap smear.
  d. pelvic examination.

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The nurse reminds the older adult that self-medication with OTC drugs can be hazardous because OTC drugs can ___________________ _______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. increase the effect of a prescribed drug
  b. interfere with the efficacy of a prescribed drug
  c. mask significant symptoms of primary disease
  d. create symptomatology of their own
  e. cause overdose because they are not considered to be real drugs



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E




Anajune7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


pratush dev

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Wow, this really help

 

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