Which of the Following Treatment Options Would Least Likely Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following treatment options would least likely be considered for a 71-year-old client with osteoarthritis (OA) ?

• A)Physical therapy
• B)Administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• C)Weekly tai chi sessions
• D)Administration of narcotics

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

A molecular structure not forming a ring, consisting of atoms connected in a linear or branched sequence.

Asymmetric Carbons

Carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, leading to chiral molecules that can have non-superimposable mirror images.

D-Arabinose

A monosaccharide sugar, which is an aldopentose because it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde group.

Configurations

The particular arrangement or geometric orientation of atoms or groups within a molecule, which cannot be changed without breaking covalent bonds.