Which of the following neurotransmitters is progressively lost in Parkinson's disease?
A. somatostatin
B. dopamine
C. acetylcholine
D. endorphin
E. serotonin
Answer: B
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Indicate whether statement is true or false.
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a. undercooked meats. b. raw eggs. c. unpasteurized milk. d. raw vegetables.
When teaching the older adult about nutritional needs during aging, what does the nurse emphasize?
a. Need for all nutrients decreases as one ages. b. Fewer calories, but the same or slightly increased amount of protein, are required as one ages. c. Fats, carbohydrates, and protein should be decreased, but vitamin and mineral intake should be increased. d. High-calorie oral supplements should be taken between meals to ensure that recommended nutrient needs are met.
Characteristics of vitamins include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. they include water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. b. they include 35 known substances. c. too many can be harmful for the body. d. they perform specific functions in the body.