Medications called _______________, which act to block the effect of acetylcholine, reduce the amount of saliva production as a major side effect.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
anticholinergics
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a. just before the procedure b. just after the procedure c. the day after the procedure d. only when there are significant results e. before the patient is discharged
Which of the following is true of cerebral palsy?
A. It is the blockage or difficulty of delivery caused by the obstruction of the birth canal by the infant's shoulders. B. It is a group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and coordination present at birth or developed during early childhood. C. It refers to the heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence. D. It refers to the number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman. E. It is a condition marked by low hemoglobin level and is characterized by the signs of iron deficiency plus paleness, exhaustion, and a rapid heart rate.
Theresa is concerned that her 10-year-old son may have type 1 diabetes. Which of the following conditions is a typical sign or symptom of this form of diabetes?
A. Urinating less frequently than usual B. Having a fasting blood glucose level of 90 mg/dl C. Gaining an unexpected amount of weight D. Losing weight despite increased food intake
Which of the following is an example of variety in the diet?
A) selecting foods from all the foods groups B) selecting different foods within food groups C) selecting foods from all the foods groups and different foods within food groups D) selecting appropriate portion sizes of foods