A Patient Complains of Severe Itching,especially at Night,and the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of severe itching,especially at night,and the nurse notes the presence of burrows in the flexor surface of his wrists.What does the nurse suspect?

• A) Scabies
• B) Bedbugs
• C) Pediculosis
• D) Lyme disease

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Definitions:

Molecular Substance

A chemical composition made up of molecules, which are groups of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

Supertasters

Individuals who have a heightened sense of taste, particularly for bitter flavors, likely due to a higher density of taste papillae.

Sweet Tastes

The gustatory perception elicited by sugars and substances that mimic the chemistry of sugars, resulting in a pleasant flavor.

Bitter Tastes

One of the basic tastes, detected by the tongue and often associated with compounds that are considered potentially toxic or harmful.