A mother reports that her young teens have voracious appetites. The healthcare professional would explain that which hormone is linked to an increase in appetite during puberty?
a. Inhibin
b. Leptin
c. Activin
d. Follistatin
Answer: b. Leptin
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A rural community health nurse is a guest speaker at a nearby nursing school. The nurse is describing how rural community health nursing compares with community health nursing in urban and suburban areas
Which of the following would the nurse include about rural community health nurses? A) Salaries comparable with the other two areas B) More difficulty in initiating planned change C) Nurses viewed as active, highly respected community members D) Less physical isolation from professional opportunities
The client has a diagnosis of lung cancer. To which areas does the nurse anticipate that this client's tumor may metastasize? Select all that apply.
A. Brain B. Bone C. Lymph nodes D. Kidneys E. Liver
The parent of a child with a urinary tract infection is concerned that the child may develop a genetic kidney problem in the future. What information provided by the parent should the nurse use to determine the child's risk for a genetic kidney disorder?
A. "The child's father has Parkinson disease." B. "My father had kidney cancer." C. "I have a bladder infection at least once a year." D. "My mother had lots of cysts on her kidneys."
Which should be avoided because they interact with cephalosporins and produce abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, rapid pulse, and sweating?
A. antacids B. alcohol or alcohol-containing medications C. estrogen-containing contraceptives D. milk and dairy products