Medicine

Rasheeda is going to see her oncologist because of some side effects that her recent start of chemotherapy drugs have caused. She tells the doctor that she has been feeling like she is going to throw up all the time and is also feeling nervous and afraid of all of the changes that have occurred since her cancer diagnosis. What drug would her doctor MOST LIKELY prescribe to treat Rasheeda's symptoms?a. droperidolb. nabilonec. aprepitantd. loperamide
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Patients who are on chemotherapy drugs often lose their hair. Which BEST explains why this happens?a. Chemotherapy drugs are poisons that not only target cancerous cells, but also can affect healthy hair cells.b. Chemotherapy drugs are antagonistic drugs that cause hair follicles to become inactive.c. Chemotherapy drugs are agonist drugs and cause the cells to produce a protein that prevents hair cell growth.d. Chemotherapy drugs are prodrugs and are activated when they reach the hair cells.
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Prescriptions may state that a patient should be given "ibuprofen as indicated for pain." Which prescription gives the correct indication?a. tamoxifen as indicated for autoimmune diseaseb. loperamide as indicated for constipationc. oxycodone as indicated for paind. sertraline as indicated for insomnia
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Janelle is taking the drug raltegravir. What is the drug doing in her body to reduce the levels of HIV?a. The integrase inhibitor prevents the virus from the making of new viral proteins that can assemble into new viruses.b. The protease inhibitor prevents the virus from the making of new viral proteins that can assemble into new viruses.c. The protease inhibitor prevents the viral DNA from being inserted into her cellular DNA.d. The integrase inhibitor prevents the viral DNA from being inserted into her cellular DNA.
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hello i saw a spider on the wall next to it and my mom killed it but i saw a spider again and i am afraid to sleep what should i do (spider escaped from somewhere)
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A pale and very sleepy but arousable 3-year-old child with a history of diarrhea is brought to the hospital. Primary assessment reveals a respiratory rate of 45/min with good breath sounds bilaterally. Heart rate is 150/min, blood pressure is 90/64 mm Hg, and SpO2 is 92% in room air. Capillary refill is 5 seconds, and peripheral pulses are weak. After placing the child on a nonrebreathing face mask (10-L/min flow) with 100% oxygen and obtaining vascular access, which is the most appropriate immediate treatment for this child
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d. 5% of such females are below what weight?e. 10% are above what weight?what is the normal distribution?
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Anti-infective drugs that treat HIV usually target protease, reverse transcriptase, or integrase because they a. are required for the virus to be able to replicate.b. are required for viral attachment to the host cell.c. allow the host cell to be removed by the immune system.d. allow the virus to be recognized by the immune system.
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Write the medical term for the following definitions:heartANSWER THE FOLLOWING AND WILL GET BRAINYLIST AND 5 EXTRA POINTS
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A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt
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QU RELACION EXISTE ENTRE LOS TEJIDOS QUE CONFORMAN EL CUERPO HUMANO?
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what type of training would one need to work solely in microbiology in a lab setting
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what happens if you mix melatonin and water and drank it?
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A patient with AIDS has an opportunistic infection that started attacking her intestines and is now moving to other organs. What infection does the patient have and what medications will treat it?a. Pneumocystis carinii; antifungalsb. Pneumocystis carinii; antibioticsc. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare; antifungalsd. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare; antibiotics
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What are the levels of serotonin in the body when someone is feeling depressed, and how can depression be treated?a. Serotonin levels are low, and by increasing serotonin, the patient will have an increase in happy feelings.b. Serotonin levels are high, and by decreasing serotonin, the patient will have an increase in happy feelings.c. Serotonin levels are constant, and by decreasing serotonin, the patient will have an increase in happy feelings.d. Serotonin levels are fluctuating, and by increasing serotonin, the patient will have an increase in happy feelings.
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after the surgery, a patient drinks 2.5 ounces of clear liquids every 2 hours. how many ml will the patient drink in 8 hours?
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Shirya is at the dentist getting a cavity filled. The doctor injects her with a local anesthetic. Which drug did Shirya MOST LIKELY receive?a. Lidocaine or procaineb. methohexital or lorazepamc. Lorazepam or procained. fentanyl or methohexital
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A patient shows signs of a drug overdose. The emergency personnel put an endotracheal tube into the patient's mouth and down her trachea. Two minutes later, the patient woke up. Which drug did the patient MOST LIKELY receive?a. Adrenalinb. Isupre(tm)c. Narcand. Antizol
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What have one-way valves just like valves of the heart
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Identify TWO aspects of culture that can influence the "popularity" of a sport in a country
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Caleb is working as pharmacy technician. He has decided that he wants to continue with his education because he wants to become a pharmacist. Which statement BEST describes Caleb's situation?a. Caleb has some education but needs to pass the certification exam.b. Caleb has a license and is wanting to obtain a certificate.c. Caleb has a certificate and is wanting to obtain a license.d. Caleb has passed one PTCE but still needs to pass the other.
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A nurse is caring for a patient by teaching him to change his own wound dressing so the patient will be able to go home and care for himself. This is an example of .
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Describe the possible consequences for the medical practice if you share your friends confidential information with her sister
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What training do you think is required to become a specialist? Why?
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