The cells in nerve tissue that are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses are called __________
A. astrocytes
B. microglia
C. neurons
D. oligodendroglia
C
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a. Respiratory function b. Tidal volume c. Concentration of oxygen d. Perfusion of the hand
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a. Echinacea b. Ginkgo biloba c. Kava d. Sage
An older male client comes to the clinic and states to the nurse that he hasn't been interested in sexual intercourse lately. He states: "I guess this is part of getting old, too."
What should the nurse explain about decreased sexual interest in older clients? 1. It does decrease and gradually disappears. 2. It should not be taken as seriously as it would be if the client were a younger person. 3. It is caused by decreased hormone activity and there is little that can be done about it. 4. It decreases but does not disappear.
The parents of an asthmatic child who uses a Xopenex nebulizer treatment should be warned that a major side effect of this drug is:
a. Insomnia b. Hypertension c. Growth retardation d. Facial rash