Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?
A) the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response
B) the magnitude of the body's response to a stressor
C) the increased magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response
D) the ability of the immune system to respond to assaults
Answer: A
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a. ASA + NSAIDS = increased GI effects b. ASA + NSAIDs = decreased GI side effects c. ASA + NSAIDS = rebound inflammation d. ASA + NSAIDS = increased risk of MI
The leading cause of fire deaths is
A. cooking. B. unattended candles. C. careless smoking. D. furnace problems.
Cervical effacement occurs when:
A) the less muscular lower part of the uterus is pulled upward over the presenting part of the baby. B) the opening of the cervix stretches enough to accommodate passage of the entire baby's body. C) the uterine wall thickens during the wavelike contractions that cause progressive cervical dilation. D) the cervix becomes fully dilated and the baby exits the uterus and enters the birth canal.
Match each item with a statement below.
A. When a pharmacy technician completes the list of processes at his or her station and passes the basket on to another member of the team, that person is their customer B. Indication patient is not taking other medications C. Lessons for management D. A problem solving procedure using a series of questions or steps to identify an individual patient in need of a particular service E. Take a few seconds to review the Rx for the steps that should have been taken at receiving and computer data entry stations F. A section of the pharmacy department, usually in a community pharmacy, that has been set aside for completed prescriptions that have not yet been picked up G. Indication that there are no allergies H. Appointed a select committee to study whether counseling could reduce the number of mechanical type medication errors I. Patient either over 60 or under 6 J. Software provided shortcut designed to make entering directions into the computer easier and faster