The kidney produces what enzyme?
a) Renin
b) Erythropoietin
c) Hemoglobin
d) Cortisol
Answer: a) Renin
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A) Lactated Ringer's at 150 mL/hr B) Morphine sulfate 4 mg IV C) Furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg IV D) Epinephrine 1:1,000, 0.3 mL IV
The nurse is preparing an educational session regarding the causes for male gynecomastia. Which items will the nurse include in the session? Select all that apply
1. Breast cancer. 2. Infants following birth. 3. The onset of puberty. 4. Hormone therapy. 5. Breast infection.
Which of these statements concerning guidelines for consenting children for research participation are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. No infant or child may be used in research if he or she refuses treatment. b. Emancipated minors may consent for themselves. c. Coercion is wrong, but begging a child to participate is acceptable. d. An 11-year-old should be asked to assent for research participation. e. If infants and children participate in research, they should sign a consent form. f. Infants cannot refuse to participate in research if their parents consent.
During the sleep cycle, when does NREM sleep begin?
A) When the person first falls asleep B) When the person enters deep sleep C) When the person begins dreaming D) When the person is close to waking up