Tremors at rest, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities are a result of the atrophy of neurons in which part of the brain?
a. Caudate that produces serotonin
b. Putamen that produces gamma-aminobutyric acid
c. Substantia nigra that produces dopamine
d. Hypothalamus that produces acetylcholine
Answer: c. Substantia nigra that produces dopamine
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a. Administer prescribed diuretics. b. Ensure that the patient is on fluid restriction. c. Help the patient into bed with side rails up. d. Administer an antianxiety medication.
Convert 57% to a decimal: _____________
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Free radicals play a major role in the initiation and progression of which diseases?1
a. Cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and ischemic heart disease b. Renal diseases such as acute tubular necrosis and glomerulonephritis c. Gastrointestinal diseases such as peptic ulcer disease and Crohn disease d. Muscular disease such as muscular dystrophy and fibromyalgia
According to research findings, which site is preferred for measuring blood pressure when the nurse is unable to use the patient's upper arms?
a. Ankle b. Thigh c. Calf d. Wrist