syphilis : STI caused by a bacterium called a(n) _______ (Treponema pallidum)

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


spirochete

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Which chemical structure unifies catecholaminergic neurons? Choose the correct option

A) Adrenaline B) Dopamine C) Catechol D) Norepinephrine

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The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

A. call for help. B. remove the victim from contact with the poison. C. cover the victim with blankets. D. elevate the victim's feet.

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An older adult client is taking phenytoin (Dilantin), an anticonvulsant, for seizure disorder. She has come to the gerontologist with complaints of double vision (diplopia). The physician orders a blood test for albumin. Why would the physician test the albumin level?

a. Phenytoin responds to drops in plasma albumin levels by allowing more of the drug to reach the receptor sites. b. A drop in plasma albumin indicates a rapid clearance rate. c. Elevated albumin plasma represents an allergic reaction to phenytoin. d. An elevated albumin level may initially present with symptoms of diplopia.

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