When insulin binds its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the muscle cells is the result. This is an example of what type of effect by a hormone?
a. Pharmacologic
b. Permissive
c. Synergistic
d. Direct
Ans: d. Direct
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1. Maintaining blood volume. 2. Ensuring slow delivery of medications. 3. Providing nutrition. 4. Correcting electrolyte imbalances. 5. Rehydration.
A patient complaining of perineal discomfort, burning, urgency, and frequency with urination also has pain with ejaculation. The patient is exhibiting symptoms of which of the following?
A) Varicocele B) Epididymitis C) Prostatitis D) Hydrocele
A female patient who was admitted for severe low-back pain has asked a nurse if she can have more pain medication. The nurse tells coworkers that patients admitted with back pain are drug seeking. The nurse is likely demonstrating
1. Misunderstanding. 2. Prejudice. 3. Discrimination. 4. Empathy.
The nurse provides instructions about postoperative exercises to the patient who is scheduled for a laparotomy. What does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Flex and extend the knees several times every few hours. b. Cough and deep breathe at least once every day. c. Repeat range-of-motion exercises twice. d. Reposition in bed every 4 hours.