Name and describe the three stages of stress proposed in Hans Seyle's General Adaptation Syndrome

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Acute stage (fight or flight: sympathetic nervous system responds with norepinephrine), resistance stage (the endocrine system kicks in and releases cortisol and other hormones), and exhaustion stage (in the long term, extreme fatigue sets in, theorized as "down regulation response" to cortisol).

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Loop diuretics can cause which of the following?

a. Increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased blood pressure b. Decreased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased blood pressure c. Increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and decreased blood pressure d. Decreased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and decreased blood pressure

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Prescription medication insurance usually does NOT cover:

a. dressing/bandage supplies. b. medications given at the doctor's office. c. brand name drugs. d. diabetic drugs.

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Best practices suggest that weight loss therapy can achieve a 20% weight loss over a 4-month period; however, without an appropriate maintenance program, about 1/3 of that weight will be regained.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A patient's oral anticoagulant is usually adjusted to keep the prothrombin time ____________________ to ____________________ times normal.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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