Which hormone does not induce its action through cAMP activity?

A. Norepinephrine
B. Glucagon
C. Calcitonin
D. Testosterone


Answer: D

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A nurse learns that local law enforcement officials have informed the hospital that an imminent terrorist attack has been threatened in a building just down the street from the hospital

Which of the following are appropriate responses? Select all that apply. A) Explain to the patients in the ICU that a terrorist attack is expected and that their care may be interrupted. B) Begin making preparations to move all ICU patients to other hospital facilities in the area in the event of an attack. C) Review the hospital's disaster plan and make sure that it is distributed to the rest of the medical staff. D) Determine what her specific role in the disaster plan is. E) Not be concerned because federal deployable medical teams will likely be sent to the hospital in the event of an attack. F) Check the number of ventilators available in the ICU to determine whether more would be needed in the event of an attack.

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Which factor should be examined FIRST when the LP/VN is establishing priorities of care for a client?

a. To whom can certain tasks be assigned? b. Has the client previously been assigned to be cared for by unlicensed assistive personnel? c. What is the client's current health care status? d. Has the client been hospitalized before?

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A nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. The physician has prescribed polycarbophil to the client. The nurse would administer this drug cautiously if the client's history revealed which of the following?

A) Abdominal pain B) Pseudomembranous colitis C) Rectal bleeding D) Intestinal obstruction

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