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Which of the following medications should a patient taking cyclosporine avoid following an allogenic HSCT? A. Torsemide B. Bumetanide C. Spironolactone D. Furosemide - C. Patients taking cyclosporine should avoid potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone. How is bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosed? A. Pulmonary function test B. Bronchoalveolar lavage C. Computed tomography scan D. Chest x-ray - A. Pulmonary function test. Used to diagnose bronchiolitis obliterans. Which of th...

Which of the following studies should be completed at regular intervals for a patient receiving long-term steroids? A. Positron emission tomography scan B. Magnetic resonance imaging C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry D. Computed tomography scan - C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry The major histocompatibility complex is responsible for: A. identification of self versus non-self. B. the release of histamine during a hemolytic transfusion reaction. C. the release of hematopoietic stem ...

Immunoglobulins are secreted by which type of cell? A. B-lymphocyte B. Megakaryocyte C. T-lymphocyte D. Natural killer - A. B-lymphocyte B lymphocytes synthesize and secrete immunoglobulins. Which portion of the immunoglobulin activates the complement pathway? A. MHC Class I B. Fab C. Fc D. MHC Class II - C. Fc The Fc region activates the complement pathway. Which of the following is a class II HLA antigen? A. B B. DR C. A D. C - B. DR

In what age group is conscience beginning to develop? a. toddlers b. preschoolers c. school age d. adolescents - b. preschoolers What age group learns that gratification sometimes needs to be delayed? a. infants b. toddlers c. preschoolers d. adolescents - b. toddlers Which of the following statements by teenagers is an example of the concept of personal fable? a. "I know I could have a seizure, but it won't happen while I'm driving" b. "You have no idea what it's like for me t...

Which Chemo agent is associated with a high risk for hypersensitivity reaction? A. Methotrexate B. Carboplatin C. Cytarabine D. Busulfan - B Before a patient is to receive intrathecal Chemo: A. Ensure developmentally appropriate patient teaching is completed B. Verify the patient's white blood cell count C. Ensure other chemo agents are available to administer D. Apply LMX cream between L5-L7 - A John is a 3-year-old who is scheduled to receive his first subQ injection of Neupogen. Wh...

Which of the following is an indication that a child is experiencing precocious puberty? A-Testicular enlargement at age 10 B-Tall stature C-Delayed epiphyseal fusion D-Advanced bone age - D-advanced bone age --when child's body changes into adult's body too soon -age 10 is normal age to start puberty; would be a sign if <10 Parental grief following the death of a child from cancer generally plateau's at what point in time? A- 4 -10 months B- 12 - 18 months C- 20 - 26 months D- ...

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is a group of disorders characterized by - malfunction of the immune system where antibodies are produced against antigens on the surface of RBSs, resulting in hemolysis T/F RBC survival is proportional to the amount of antibody on the RBC surface; therefore the greater the amount of antibody the more rapidly the RBC is destroyed. - True Intravascular Hemolysis is - - RBC lysis in circulation - Antibodies bind to the RBC membrane therefore activating the complem...

What two types of med gas are required in a typical med/surg patient room? - vacuum and oxygen according to Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. When should medical equipment modality selections ideally be made during the planning, design, and construction process? - Before the end of SDs When should medical equipment manufacturer selections ideally be made for each modality during the planning, design, and construction process? - Before the end of DDs What is ...

Code of ethics are set of standards for professional conduct/behavior - True What is a patient care example demonstrating respect for the patient's rights? a, arguing with patient until he consents to lifesaving surgery b. allowing patient to refuse treatment, even if it will negatively affect his health c. giving an injection to control pain after a patient states that she does not want to take medication d. keeping in the hospital a seriously ill man who wants to go home - b. allowing a ...

A special, natural ability or aptitude - Talent A person's ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, and/or aptitude - Skill The reason someone or something exists - Purpose Home health aides, nurses, and physical therapists are health care employees that make house calls on patients. True or false? - True Any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling - Passion What are five advantages of working in healthcare? - Great health insurance for you and your family Helping people and ...