Which describes the mechanism of action of norepinephrine?
A. Increased blood flow
B. Increase heart rate
C. Decrease cardiac output
D. Vasoconstriction
Answer: D
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When abusive parents who have had a child removed by the courts are expecting another child, the pregnancy should be regarded as likely to be
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