A protein-containing substance secreted directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes is called a(n):
1. Enzyme
2. Hormone
3. Antibody
4. Nucleoprotein
2
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A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of intermittent chest pain on exertion, which is eventually attributed to angina. The nurse should inform the patient that angina is most often attributable to what cause?
A) Decreased cardiac output B) Decreased cardiac contractility C) Infarction of the myocardium D) Coronary arteriosclerosis
The population health nurse is attending a community town hall meeting where an elected official is discussing the importance of extending tax cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. What should the nurse consider as the impact of these cuts on health care?
1. Scarcity of health resources. 2. Reduction in chronic diseases. 3. Increased number of care providers. 4. Improved access to health care services. 5. Negative effects on the health of the population.
The vagus nerve releases _________________, which acts on _________________ receptors.
A) acetylcholine, muscarinic-2 B) norepinephrine, alpha-1 C) epinephrine, beta-2 D) acetylcholinesterase, nicotinic
A patient who is obese says, "I have been taking orlistat (alli) that I buy over-the-counter at my drugstore. The nurse would review the patient's medical record for use of which medication?
1. Aspirin 2. Warfarin (Coumadin) 3. Vitamin C 4. Ibuprofen