A proton pump inhibitor is used to:
A) Vaporize medication into the air in order to open up airways.
B) Test for diabetic ketoacidosis.
C) Monitor blood sugar levels in someone with gestational diabetes.
D) Reduce stomach acid and aid in the healing of peptic ulcers.
D
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During your secondary assessment, a patient with a stab wound to the abdomen tells you that he is taking Coumadin, a blood thinner. Which of the following implications would taking this medication have for this patient?
a. The medication would not affect the patient or the care you provide. b. The medication would cause this patient's blood to clot more quickly, thereby minimizing any bleeding that might occur. c. The medication could cause the patient to bleed more profusely. d. The medication would reduce the patient's blood pressure, so bleeding would be less profuse.
Under community rating, people are charged the same premium regardless of health risk
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.