The best test to diagnose Cushing's syndrome is
A) urine vanillylmandelic acid.
B) cortisol suppression.
C) cortisol stimulation.
D) urine 17-Ketosteroids and 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids.
B
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a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) b. Warfarin (Coumadin) c. Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) d. Gentamicin (Garamycin)
The greatest risk to a child of adolescent parents comes from the:
1. Increased family stressors resulting in domestic violence 2. Lack of appropriate parenting resources and role models 3. Statically high potential for physical and emotional abuse 4. Parents inability to provide health care and economic support
A student asks the healthcare professional why researchers are trying to link specific genes to specific asthma phenotypes. What response by the professional is best?
a. Some types of asthma are easier to treat than others. b. Some people could use cheaper medications. c. It can lead to personalized approaches to treatment. d. More and more asthma phenotypes are being recognized.
Following the evaluation phase of the nursing process, what could cause a lack of medication response?
1. All medications produce an appropriate response 2. Nonadherence to the drug regimen 3. Lack of change in client's health condition 4. Adherence to the drug regimen