Cushing's disease results from an overproduction of
steroids
estrogens
thyroid hormones
insulin or testosterone
steroids
Rationale: Cushing's disease results from an overproduction of steroids. It also results from excessive administration of corticosteroids over an extended period.
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A) 13 ounces or less. B) 13 pounds or less. C) 70 pounds or less. D) 70 pounds or more.
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A) latex gloves. B) an N-95 respirator. C) steel-toed boots. D) a reflective safety vest.
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A) Place an N-95 respirator on the patient, transport BLS, notify the hospital before arrival B) Place a face mask on your patient and yourself, transport BLS, notify the hospital before arrival C) Administer oxygen by nonrebreather, BLS, and transport D) Administer O2 via nonrebreather mask, cardiac monitor, IV of normal saline, and transport
Antibodies are protein molecules produced by specialized cells in the bone marrow called
a. B lymphocytes. b. R lymphocytes. c. megakaryocytes. d. oocytes.