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Water-soluble hormones, such as proteins and peptide hormones, activate target cells using ____. - correct answer the second-messenger system Which system produces chemical messengers known as hormones? - correct answer endocrine system Prostaglandins are ____ - correct answer lipid hormones manufactured in the plasma membranes of cells The most common stimulus for prodding end...

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inflammatory mediators - end results of inflammation, help us to heal, but cause pain and swelling along the way --pain, heat, redness, swelling corticosteroids - group of steroidal hormones. cortisol - prototypical, naturally occuring (endogenous) corticosteroid -produced in the outer part (cortex) of the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys -modulate glucose levels and body responses to stress -temper the immune function, and decrease inflammatory response eicosanoids -...

WGU - C458 - Health, Wellness and Fitness Questions and Answers Already Passed Amphetamines Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy. Ecstasy MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to your brains ability to th...

1 NSG 6440 Predictor test Typed Pre-Predictor 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urina...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts Martin is a 17y/o male who comes to the clinic with the following chief complaint: “I have pain around my belly button and have had no appetite for the past 24 hours. I have had some nausea and have vomited three times. I have had a low-grade fever also.” During the clinical exam, the NP notices that Martin has some guarding and rebound tenderness in the RLQ. The most likely diagnosis for this patient is: Acute appendicitis Cholecystitis Acute diverticulosis A...

Andrew, a 41 y/o male resident of Oklahoma, presents to the clinic in July with the following symptoms: fever, chills, severe headache photophobia, and myalgia. He states that since his fever occurred 2 days ago, he now has this rash of petechiae on wrists, forearms, and ankles. The NP, based on these data, diagnoses Andrew with: Selected Answer: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Answers: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Atopic dermatitis Erythema migrans Brown recluse spider bi...

PMHNP Boards Scientific Foundation and Advance Practice Skills 212 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following is a contraindication to benzodiazepines? a. Acute alcohol intoxication b. Acute narrow angle glaucoma c. Psychosis d. All the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. Acute alcohol intoxication In the pharmacological treatment of psychosis, when antipsychotics are administered, which block dopamine, a secondary effect is blocking in another tract, which causes potential prolactin...

NURS 6550 FINAL EXAM NURS 6550 FINAL EXAM • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Yes • Question 2 1 out of 1 points Antibiotic therapy is one of the mainstays of treatment for which of the following causes of wheezing? Selected Answer: c. Epiglottitis • Question 3 1 out of 1 points Dave, age 17, has gynecomastia. You should als...

NR 509 Bates Interactive Question Bank Chapters 1-17 Updated Solved 100% Chapter 1: Approach to the Clinical Encounter 1. A 23-year-old physician assistant (PA) student found that she felt nervous when called upon to examine men in her age group. On one occasion, she encountered a young male patient who appeared embarrassed to see her walk into the room. What should the PA do to minimize their mutual discomfort? a. Adjust lighting so it is tangential to the patient’s body. b. Expla...