Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Corticosteroid therapy is generally used for only 13 weeks.
Rationale 2: After 3 weeks of corticosteroid therapy, the medication is often changed to an NSAID.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroid therapy generally continues for only 13 weeks.
Rationale 4: Even though the condition has improved, it is not resolved. Therapy with an NSAID should continue.
Global Rationale: Should inflammation become severe or disabling, corticosteroid therapy is begun. Due to the potential for serious long-term adverse effects, corticosteroids are usually used for only 1 to 3 weeks to bring inflammation under control. The patient is then switched to NSAIDs.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Goldenseal may have some benefit in treating topical infections such as sore throats.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that goldenseal is dangerous.
Rationale 3: Despite its popularity, few controlled research studies have been conducted on goldenseal.
Rationale 4: Goldenseal was recognized as an official drug in the United States Pharmacopeia in 1830.
Global Rationale: Despite its popularity, few controlled research studies have been conducted on goldenseal Human clinical studies suggest that it may have some benefit in treating topical infections such as scrapes and cuts, as well as sore throats and mouth soreness. There is no indication that goldenseal is dangerous. It was
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
18 weeks old human fetus
20 weeks old human fetus
The photo shows an ultrasound image of a fetus of about 20 weeks’ gestational age.
Infant: 4 weeks to 1 year.
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.