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1. A student is observing a cell under the microscope. It is observed to have supercoiled DNA with histones. Which of the following would also be observed by the student? a. A single circular chromosome b. A nucleus c. Free-floating nuclear material d. No organelles ANS: B The cell described is a eukaryotic cell, so it has histones and a supercoiled DNA within its nucleus; thus, the nucleus should be observed. A single circular chromosome called a prokaryote contains free-floating nucle...

1) A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which student comment indicates an understanding? 1. "Early researchers used themselves as test subjects." 2. "A primary goal of pharmacology is to prevent disease." 3. "Penicillin is one of the initial drugs isolated from a natural source." 4. "Pharmacologists began synthesizing drugs in the laboratory in the nineteenth century." Answer: 1 Explanation: 1. Some early researchers, like Friedrich...

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1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? a. Cells can produce proteins. c. Cells can take in and use nutrients. b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes. d. Cells can synthesize fats. ANS: C In metabolic absorption, all cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. The remaining options are not inclusive in their descriptions of cellular metabolic absorption. PTS: 1 REF: Page 2 2. Most of a cell’s genetic information...

The nurse is teaching a pharmacology class to student nurses. What does the nurse include as key events in the history of pharmacology? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Initial drugs included morphine, cocaine, and penicillin. 2. Early researchers used themselves as test subjects. 3. The initial intention of pharmacology was to relieve human suffering. 4. Modern pharmacology began in the ...

Which of the following is an example of a clinical manifestation known as a sign? a) Nausea b) Bruise c) Loss of appetite d) Headache - CORRECT ANSWER B Bruise 2. An obese adult with type 2 diabetes is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise. This is an example of: a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Disease prevention - CORRECT ANSWER C A public health nurse is providing smoking cessation counseling to a patient at risk for hear...

In which of the following patient situations would a physician be most justified in preliminarily ruling out pericarditis as a contributing pathology to the patient's health problems? - ANSWER A 77-year-old with diminished S3 and S4 heart tones, irregular heart rate and history of a-fib Following cardiac surgery, the nurse suspects the patient may be developing a cardiac tamponade. Which of the following clinical manifestations would support this diagnosis? - ANSWER Muffled heart ton...

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Patho Exam 1 Norris, Tommie L. Lippincott CoursePoint for Norris: Porth's Pathophysiology, 10th Edition. Test Bank Atrophy - Ans: When confronted with a decrease in work demands or adverse environmental conditions, most cells are able to revert to a smaller size and a lower and more efficient level of functioning that is compatible with survival. What happens when cells atrophy? - Ans: Reduce their oxygen consumption and other cellular functions by decreasing the number and size of their ...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM TEST BANK 2020/2021 WITH RATIONALE  Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression if given too much. Also you should ALWAYS ASSESS the patient first when a med error is performed to make sure med error doesn‟t put the client‟s health in risk. 4. A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 20 mg orally to a 6-year- old child whohas difficulty swallowing pills. Available is diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL oral syrup. Whic...