What is the life-threatening condition in which the body's temperature rises to a dangerously high level?
A. hyperthermia
B. hypothermia
C. contraindicated exercise illness
D. dysmenorrhea
E. overtraining syndrome
A. hyperthermia
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When the raphespinal tract is active, which neurotransmitter is released at the axon terminal in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord?
A. Norepinephrine B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C. Dopamine D. Substance P E. Serotonin
A client with diabetes and severe peripheral vascular disease has developed signs of dry gangrene on the great toe of one foot
The client asks, "How this can happen?" Which of the following pathophysiologic processes should the nurse explain to this client? "More than likely, your gangrene is caused by: A) Inappropriate activation of apoptosis, which means death of your cells." B) Bacterial invasion into the foot and toe." C) Impaired arterial blood supply to your toe." D) Metaplastic cellular changes in your toe."
What does the suffix -rrhea mean?
A) flow, discharge B) rupture C) stopping D) bursting forth
Which is TRUE of appetite suppressants?
A. Meridia is the most commonly prescribed weight loss medication. B. Alli and Xenical are thought to enhance weight loss by inhibiting the absorption of fat. C. Saxenda works by suppressing hunger. D. Drugs such as Belviq and Qsymia are designed to promote "fullness" to help people stop eating.