An acute injury is: A. a sudden injury that has long-term effects.
B. a gradual injury that has short-term effects.
C. a gradual injury that has long-term effects.
D. a sudden injury that has short-term effects.

As you sit in the library with your friend studying for your weekly quiz on the integumentary system, you come upon an article about the hazards of prolonged exposure to the sun's rays. your curious nature leads you to research the subject further. you're fascinated to learn that minimal exposure to the sun allows you skin to manufacture vitamin d, which is important to maintain homeostasis. you also read that although sunscreen can protect you from the ultraviolet (uv) rays of the sun, some medications can actually increase a person's sensitivity to the sunlight.

Which of the following must be treated under the care of a physician and is mainly considered a medical condition? a. scoliosis b. lordosis c. kyphosis d. all of the above

Which side effect should be assesed by the nurse when administering aminophylline?