When a tumor in the adrenal gland cortex causes it to secrete too much of the hormone cortisol, this causes ________ syndrome
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Answer: Cushing's
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A nurse has the following medication order for her client: Lopressor 25 mg PO ac. How should the nurse interpret the order?
a. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth before meals. b. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth after meals. c. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth twice a day. d. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth as desired.
Genital herpes is a highly infectious bacterial STD
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurolysis?
A. neuro (nerve) + lysis (incision) = incision into a nerve B. neuro (nerve) + lysis (suture) = suture of a nerve C. neuro (nerve) + lysis (removal) = removal of a nerve D. neuro (nerve) + lysis (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a nerve E. neuro (nerve) + lysis (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue
Tumor of a gland (benign): __________oma
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word