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[Open]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.

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

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

[Open]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.

[Open]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

[Open]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

[Open]Which two of the following analytes may be affected as a result of patients not adequately fasting prior to blood collection? More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers. A. Potassium B. Triglycerides C. Calcium D. Glucose

[Open]The medical model is currently the primary way to explain the causes of psychological disorders. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A. True B. False

[Open]On a normal EKG tracing, the first wave to show a downward deflection is a: A. P wave B. S wave C. R wave D. Q wave

[Open]What urine contaminant could cause a falsely elevated level of urinary albumin that may give the false interpretation of kidney damage? Please select the single best answer. A. Feces from urine collection during a bowel movement B. Blood from menstruation. C. Incomplete cleansing of the genitalia with a disinfectant prep pad D. Diluting the urine sample with water