Hypoadrenalism is also known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Addison disease

Addison disease is a result of hypoadrenalism.

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The ending -cillin is common to generic ________ antibiotic drugs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The nurse is caring for a client with shingles lesions across the back and flank. The client's daughter asks, "I see the doctor started a new medication called pregabalin (Lyrica) but I thought that was for seizures. Why is my dad taking that medication?"

Which of the following responses by the nurse is best? A. "I'm not sure; I will call the doctor and make sure there wasn't a mistake." B. "I don't know, but he's been getting it for almost a week now so there shouldn't be a problem." C. "We often use that medication to help with neuropathic pain conditions like shingles." D. "The medication helps reduce swelling along the nerve fibers and heals the lesions more quickly."

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Which of the following is the best example of a complex carbohydrate?

A. soda B. pasta C. hot dog D. cheese

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Which of the following would render a male unable to fertilize an embryo?

A. prostatectomy B. aspermatogenesis C. oligospermia

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