Most neuropeptides are known for their role as hormones. Which one influences the perception of emotions and pain in the central nervous system?
a. adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
b. endorphin
c. calcitonin
d. thyrotropin
B
Endorphin is the neuropeptide. As a neuropeptide, endorphin acts to moderate the perception of pain and emotion in the central nervous system.
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A. How to give him- or herself an injection of medication B. The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) C. Ways to manage temporary ptosis or rhinorrhea D. What to do in case of a seizure during the headache
A patient is beginning therapy for active tuberculosis (TB). The patient asks, "Why do I have to take so many drugs?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "When a case is severe enough, multiple drugs are required." b. "The more agents used, the shorter the duration of the therapy." c. "Multiple agents prevent the emergence of resistant organisms." d. "It is assumed that patients take about 50% of the prescribed drug."
Paralysis of both the arms and legs is
A. hemiplegia. B. paraplegia. C. tetraplegia. D. diplegia.
A nurse is conducting education classes for parents of infants. The nurse plans to discuss sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which risk factors should the nurse include as increasing an infant's risk of a SIDS incident (select all that apply)?
a. Breastfeeding b. Low Apgar scores c. Male sex d. Birth weight in the 50th or higher percentile e. Recent viral illness