Illustrate the pathway that converts homocysteine to cysteine or to methionine. Show the need for B6, B12, and folic acid
This should be done in a schematic format and should include the pathways involving homocysteine conversion and illustrating where the B vitamins are involved. These pathways are available in basic biochemistry texts and most advanced nutrition texts.
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The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who is beginning therapy with neostigmine (Prostigmin) for newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis (MG). The patient asks, "How does that work?" What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "It provides potassium to your muscles so that they will contract better." b. "It reduces the inflammation in your nerves so that they transmit signals better." c. "It makes more neurotransmitter available so that your muscles can contract." d. "It is a muscle relaxant that prevents the cramping in your muscles."
A nurse has been in practice for 14 years and has worked in three different departments in the hospital. The nurse is a member of a professional organization and is considering running for an office next year
According to Shirey, this nurse is in which career phase? 1. The promise phase 2. The adolescent phase 3. The momentum phase 4. The harvest phase
The client has an order for the drug digitalis, which has the effect of decreasing the heart rate. Which site should the nurse use to obtain a pulse rate prior to administering the medication?
a. Radial b. Temporal c. Apical d. Brachial
The nursing Policy and Procedure Committee has issued the procedure for implementing the use of a new type of equipment. What information should be included in this procedure? Select all that apply
1. Effective date of the procedure 2. The date the procedure will be reviewed in the future 3. Who is responsible for the final review of the procedure 4. The date that policy was approved by the Joint Commission 5. The name and credentials of all members of the committee that approved the procedure