A patient is seen in the primary care provider's office with complaints of polydipsia and polyuria without polyphagia. He has very edematous ankles and his blood pressure is elevated
From which disorder of the adrenal cortex is the patient suffering?
A) Hyperaldosteronism
B) Adrenocortical hyperfunction
C) Androgen-producing tumors
D) Adrenal hyperplasia
A
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The nurse receives a notice that the state board of nursing has become a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. How would this change in the state board of nursing structure influence the nurse's ability to practice nursing? Select all that apply
A) The nurse can only practice nursing in the residing state. B) The nurse can practice nursing in other states within the compact. C) The nurse is accountable to the state in which the nurse and clients reside. D) The nursing license will become similar to having a driver's license. E) The nurse has to obtain an additional license.
What is the primary goal of nanomedicine?
a. The advancement of man through the modification of the human body with nanotechnology b. Development of nanomaterials used in electronics, structural materials, and commercial products c. Creation of materials, devices, and other structures at the nanoscale d. The use of nanotechnology for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease
After teaching a class on date rape, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as the most common date rape drug?
A) Gamma hydroxybutyrate B) Liquid ecstasy C) Ketamine D) Rohypnol
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The cardiovascular system supplies oxygen and removes electrolytes from the body