Coronary heart disease can lead to a. heart malformation b. heart attack c. heart tumor d. viral infection

Bacteria can cause different infections, check all that apply. a. sore throat b. measles c. ear infection d. flu e. cavities

Which of the following is characteristic of the lytic cycle? a) viral dna is incorporated into the host genome. b) the viral genome replicates without destroying the host. c) a large number of phages are released at a time. d) the virus—host relationship usually lasts for generations.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?