A Patient Who Had a Mantoux Test for Tuberculosis 2

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who had a Mantoux test for tuberculosis 2 days ago has a 2 mm area of erythema at the site of the test. How should the nurse evaluate this result?

• A) As negative
• B) As positive for tuberculosis
• C) As indicating a sputum test for acid-fast bacilli is needed
• D) As indicating need for a repeat PPD

Understand how body responds to different types of thirst and the physiological mechanisms behind them.

Identify the sequential order and importance of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Understand the role of the hypothalamus in regulating eating behavior and body weight.

Explain the concept of homeostasis in body weight regulation, including the set point theory and the role of leptin.

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Definitions:

Drug Treatments

The use of medications to prevent, manage, or cure diseases or conditions.

Intracellular Processes

Biological functions and reactions that occur within a cell.

Severe Depression

A more intense form of depression characterized by profound sadness, lethargy, and a loss of interest in life.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of medications primarily used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.