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Questions in medicine

[Terjawab] 6. Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) refers to the: a. Lowest concentration of active ingredient of reusable HLD. b. Process of disinfecting an endoscope. c. Number of uses a HLD can go through. d. Expiration date of the HLD.

[Terjawab] Which instruction about newly prescribed levothyroxine sodium would the nurse give to a patient who has hypothyroidism? A. This treatment usually lasts about one year. B. A fixed dose is maintained during treatment. C. You must take the drug exactly as prescribed. D. Assessment for fever occurs when therapy begins.

[Terjawab] Which sign or symptom would the patient be instructed to report to the health care provider (HCP) as a possible warning sign of laryngeal cancer? A. Increased fatigue B. Continued sinus drainage C. Hoarseness for longer than 3 weeks D. Low-grade fever for more than 2 weeks

[Terjawab] What could be an undesired effect of a patient overhydrating (consuming large volumes of water or other fluids) prior to or during sample collection? A. The patient's hemoglobin result may be falsely higher. B. The patient's urinary creatinine may be very low due to dilutional effects. C. The patient's potassium may be falsely elevated. D. The patient's serum calcium may be critically low.

[Terjawab] Which teaching point would the nurse include for a patient who is prescribed steroid therapy for Addison's disease? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A. Avoid crowds and people with infections, especially during flu season. B. Take the medication with food to decrease stomach irritation. C. Taper the dose if you feel better, but never abruptly stop the medication. D. Report signs of slow wound healing to the health care provider. E. Advise all health care providers and specialists about steroid therapy.

[Terjawab] Chemotherapy and radiation is used to treat which disease? A. Diabetes B. Schizophrenia C. Bipolar disorder

[Terjawab] Cognitive issues can be associated with: (Click on all that apply). Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease dementia Vascular dementia Frontotemporal dementia

[Terjawab] Compatibility of an endoscope with a particular high-level disinfectant/sterilant solution is best determined by: a. Comparing repair records for a scope over time, before and after changing solutions. b. Consulting the solution label to determine active ingredient. c. Contacting the endoscope manufacturer before changing solutions. d. Reviewing the MSDS for the disinfectant/sterilant solution.

[Terjawab] What should be avoided by a medical assistant? 1. giving medical advice 2. arguing with the patient 3. discussing the patient's condition 4. the medical assistant can and should do all of the above

[Terjawab] Which of the following is a goal of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Triple Aim Theory? A. Improving the experience of care B. Improving population health C. Reducing healthcare costs D. All of the above