Answer: 2). A Longitudinal study
Explanation:
Longitudinal Study or research is a type of observational research (study) in which specific subjects (variables) are observed and data is gathered on them over a period of time. In this case, the subjects being observed are the premature children, the data collected on them are their intellectual growth and this research was carried out over the period of Eighteen (18) years.
Answer: b. Medicare provides coverage for people with permanent kidney failure.
Explanation:
Medicare is a health care insurance program in the USA. It can be available to patients who are 65 years old and above who are affected by kidney diseases, disorders, and permanent treatment for kidney failure. Medicare facilities are provided in several parts specific to the needs of the patients.
Part A: It includes hospital insurance including hospital stay charges, care, nursing facilities, and others.
Part B: It includes medical supplies and doctor's services.
Part C: Charges of prescription drugs and medicines are included.
It’s the study of the effect the mind has on health and resistance to disease
A mydriatic drug constricts the pupil is a <u>false</u> statement
Mast cell stabilizer drugs prevent mast cells from releasing histamine is a <u>true</u> statement.
Silver nitrate placed in a newborn's eyes can interfere with mother-child bonding is a <u>true</u> statement.
The antiviral drug implant Vitrasert is effective against viral infections is a <u>true </u>statement
Explanation:
A mydriatic drug is used to induce dilation of the pupils to visualize and examine the retina and other deep and posterior structures of eye clearly during an ophthalmic examination.
Mast cell stabilizer drugs are chromone medications which are prescribed for treating allergic disorders. They act by blocking the cellular processes of mast cells like degranulation, stabilization, and release of histamines and other allergy-related mediators during an allergic reaction or disorder.
Silver nitrate is put into neonate’s eyes immediately after birth to prevent any bacterial eye infections. This will pain the neonate’s eyes which will make it to close the eyes. This will prevent the initial eye contact and bonding between the mother and the child.
Vitrasert or Ganciclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections like CMV retinitis. Vitrasert is actually an implant (placed surgically at the posterior eye) which diffuses Ganciclovir slowly into the infected site in the eye.