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In a chemical synapse, the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron is in direct 
contact with (i.e., is directly touching) the dendrite of the postsynaptic neuron. 
True/false - answerFalse 
 
What molecules are located INSIDE synaptic vesicles? 
Calcium ions 
Neurotransmitters 
Phopholipids 
Sodium ions - answerNeurotransmitters 
 
In a resting (or unexcited) neuron, calcium is at a higher concentration 
______________ of the cell. 
Inside 
Outside - answerOutside
1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale 
color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory 
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus 
tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation 
of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the 
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What is the purpose of the AIMS test? ANSWER>>>It identifies the severity of a seizure or 
tardive dyskinesia. 
A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with Major Depression. He been isolating 
in his room since he was admitted to the hospital three days ago. A group that focuses on 
feeling is about to begin. The psychiatric technician enters the patient's room and states: 
ANSWER>>>"I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is starting soon....
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Overwhichabdominalquadrantarebowelsoundsmostactiveandthereforeeasiesttoauscultate? 
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β-lactam antibiotic MOA - answerAll antibiotics in class share the same mechanism 
of action: disruption of the bacterial cell wall. 
 
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis 
 
Empiric Therapy - answerstart treatment without cultures or prior to receiving the 
results of a culture 
 
immediate empiric antibiotics - answerCritically ill patients receive (Fill in the Answer) 
after the first set of cultures obtained; do not wait for results. 
 
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