Explain the ABCDE warning signs of melanoma
What will be an ideal response?
A = Asymmetry; one half of the mole does not match the other half.
B = Border irregularity; the edges are uneven, notched, or scalloped.
C = Color variation; pigmentation is not uniform, varying in color from tan to deep brown, reddish black, black, or deep bluish black.
D = Diameter greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pea).
E = Evolving; the lesion changes over time.
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Identify the primary mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants _______.
a. potentiation of norepinephrine and serotonin activity by blocking their reuptake b. increase concentrations of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine by inhibition of the monoamine oxidase enzyme c. selective blockade of serotonin reabsorption, helping to restore the brain’s chemical balance d. dopamine receptor blockade
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Essential hypertension is due to a (an) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).