The two major ________ pathways damaged in Parkinson's disease are acetylcholine and the nigrostriatal pathways.

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


Answer: dopamine

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1. Cataracts 2. Ectropion 3. Entropion 4. Glaucoma 5. Arcus senilis

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The patient who has been in traction for bilateral femur fractures complains of constipation. To stimulate bowel action, the nurse will: (Select all that apply.)

a. provide prune juice from the snack cart. b. increase fluid intake. c. arrange for high-fiber foods such as cau-liflower and broccoli. d. give prescribed stool softeners. e. encourage milk products.

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A nurse manager has been employed in the same facility for 20 years and has held the same position. This career style is known as:

a. Linear. b. Spiral. c. Steady state. d. Entrepreneurial/transient.

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Which of the following is an abnormal capillary refill finding that the nurse should report?

a. 1 second b. 2 seconds c. 3 seconds d. 4 seconds

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