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Most injuries and illnesses require life-saving efforts.

Mary is taking metformin 1000mg BID with glyburide for her diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends which of the following quarterly blood tests to be performed on Mary?

Which of the following statements are true regarding pharmacologic treatment of peripheral neuropathy?

A 60 year old patient sees his nurse pracitioner for a routine follow-up for chronic illness, which include a long history of diabetes. His latest tests show elevated urine microalbumin, high LDL, and high hemoglobin A1C. Due to poor compliance with oral therapy, the patient is now on insulin. The patient has normal foot exam. Fundoscopic exam shows diffuse, opaque white spots throughout the fundus, a few scattered exudates and multiple, small microaneurysms. Vision check is 20/20. The patient denies visual disturbance. What do you consider as your diagnosis in relation to the fundoscopic exam?

Solve the problem.Mrs. Bollo’s second grade class of thirty students conducted a pet ownership survey. Results of the survey indicate that 8 students own a cat, 15 students own a dog, and 5 students own both a cat and a dog. How many of the students surveyed own neither a cat nor a dog?

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is caused by viruses that occur naturally among wild birds and usually does not infect humans. 

“Mono” is a viral disease that targets people 25 to 52 years old. 

College men use more antidepressants; college women, more painkillers and stimulants (Table 15.3).

The least common risk factors are intravenous drug use and occupational exposure from needlestick injury.  

College and university students are not at high risk for colds and influenza-like illnesses.