The release of epinephrine causes all of the following effects EXCEPT:
A. Suppression of sweat glands, causing a cold sweat
B. Rise in blood pressure
C. Hyperactive reflexes
D. Tremors
A
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He won't even go fishing, and he's always loved to fish." The nurse recognizes the patient's symptoms are most likely related to which of the following disorders? a. Bipolar disorder b. Depression c. Conversion disorder d. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Subjects who participate in a study of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are described as the:
a. accessible population. b. element. c. sample. d. target population.
An older adult has been accompanied by an adult child to visit a primary care provider. The child has expressed concern about the client's increasing apathy, isolation, and apparent sadness over the past several months;
and the client acknowledges many of the symptoms of depression. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize? A) Functional assessment B) Medication assessment C) Musculoskeletal assessment D) Cardiovascular assessment
A prescriber has ordered a placebo for a patient. Which statement would most accurately reflect the placebo effect of medications?
a. A placebo effect is caused by psychological factors rather than physiological ones. b. When a placebo effect occurs, it indicates that the patient did not have an illness. c. A placebo effect is a rare effect seen only with psychotropic medications. d. A placebo effect is almost always a positive response that facilitates healing.