People addicted to opioids might carry _____ as a treatment for overdosing.
a. endorphins
b. serotonergic drugs
c. a competitive inhibitor
d. synthetic THC
Ans: c. a competitive inhibitor
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a. Dilated pupils, pacing, and psychomotor agitation b. Dilated pupils, unsteady gait, and aggressiveness c. Pupil constriction, lethargy, apathy, and dysphoria d. Constricted pupils, euphoria, and decreased temperature
What are the initial symptoms of lung cancer?
a. dyspnea and blood-tinged sputum b. none because symptoms develop late in the course of the disease c. orthopnea and central cyanosis d. pain with respiratory effort
Bloodborne pathogens exit the body through the:
a. Blood b. Respiratory system c. Urinary tract d. Reproductive system
A young woman has just consumed a serving of ice cream pie and develops severe cramping and diarrhea. The school nurse suspects the woman is:
A) allergic to sugar. B) lactose intolerant. C) experiencing infectious diarrhea. D) deficient in fiber.