Which category of drugs actually dissolves existing clots?
a. Heparins
b. Coagulants
c. Antiplatelets
d. Thrombolytics
ANS: D
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a. "Aging alters our sleep patterns, so what you describe is really quite common." b. "Circadian sleep rhythms are controlled by the hypothalamus, which is affected by age." c. "Sleep patterns are affected by so many things; have you been under a lot of stress lately?" d. "Can you be more specific about what you think is wrong with your sleep pattern?"
The nurse is gathering information for a presentation to a group of elementary school children. Which of the following sources will the nurse want to consult while preparing for the session?
1. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2. MyPyramid for Children 3. Nutrition Facts food labels 4. Healthy People 2010
Which of the following occurs in the male during the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle?
A) The penis becomes erect due to increased pelvic congestion of blood. B) Involuntary spasmodic contractions occur in the penis. C) The male orgasm occurs usually with ejaculation of semen from the penis. D) The male experiences a period during which he is incapable of sexual response.
The Social Security Administration ultimately determines individual status for disability. According to that agency, which of the following individuals would be considered disabled?
1. A wheelchair-bound person 2. A person unable to engage in substantial, gainful activity by reason of medically determinable physical or mental impairment 3. A handicapped person 4. A person who has had a stroke or has lost the use of a lower extremity