Prostaglandins are chemical substances with which of the following properties?
a) Inhibition of the transmission of noxious stimuli
b) Reduction of the perception of pain
c) Increased sensitivity of pain receptors
d) Inhibition of the transmission of pain
Answer: c) Increased sensitivity of pain receptors
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a. Controlling the blood sugar of a diabetic client with cardiovascular disease b. Assisting with the launch of an after-school program in a high-crime neighborhood c. Providing an influenza vaccination program for seniors and persons with chronic illness d. Offering counseling to the family of a child with severe cognitive deficits
What is the role of the hospice medical director?
a. To design and direct the plan of care b. To evaluate the appropriateness of the care c. To function as mediator between the team and the attending physician d. To take the place of the patient's attending physician
Which of the following best describes the reason why so many Americans are obese?
a. Culture requires eating at celebrations and holidays. b. For many people, caloric intake is more than needed for their physical activity. c. Physical education is no longer a required subject in most elementary and secondary schools. d. The expected portion size in restaurants has vastly increased over time.
Ensuring that workers have reasonable hours and schedules is
A) the role of unions. B) a duty of the top administrator. C) a part of a manger's workplace advocacy role. D) a concern only for top administrators.