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Stress typically results in hypoglycemia. Correct Answer-False Stress typically leads to increased blood glucose levels due to the sympathetic nervous system control. What is the most prevalent mineralocorticoid that regulates fluid balance? Correct Answer-Aldosterone The mineralocorticoids (aldosterone is the most prevalent naturally occurring mineralocorticoid) exert a major influence on regulating potassium, sodium, and water balance. Symptoms including severe tachycardia, fever, ...

Beta1 Correct Answer-Increases: heart rate, force of contraction, velocity of conduction in AV node Renin release by kidney Beta 2 Correct Answer-Bronchial dilation relaxation of uterine muscle vasodilation Alpha 1 Correct Answer-Vasoconstriciton Contraction of bladder neck and prostate Alpha 2 Correct Answer-Located in presynaptic junction autoreceptor- opposing effects of alpha-1 (shuts off NE release) Also located in the brain stem Dopamine Correct Answer-Dilates renal blood...

Reasons for Women entering the Healthcare System Correct Answer-initial entry is often for contraception or menstrual concerns - Menstrual provlems - Fertility - Pre-conception (so high risk women can be identified) - Pregnancy - prenatal care within the first 12 weeks facilitates intervention Vulnerable Population Correct Answer-- Racial and ethnic minorities - Immigrants and refugees - Adolescent girls - Women w/ addictions - Homeless women Benefits of C-Section Correct Answ...

What are the social determinants of health? Correct Answer-- Economics- access to jobs, advancement, financial situation, expenditures, COL - Environment-safe housing, access to transport, safe water/air - Education- access to, cost, literacy, language Language - Food- access to decent food, affordability - Community/social climate-Social support, community integration, discrimination, stress, violence - Health access- coverage, access to care, access to primary care What is health lite...

Excess death can be defined by Correct Answer-The difference between the predicted number of deaths that occur during specific time periods and actual number of deaths The Whitehall studies found a relationship between employment and illness, specifically that Correct Answer-The lower the employment grade, the higher the risk of illness Compared to college graduates, high school graduates live Correct Answer-2 1/2 years shorter on average What is the most important social determinant of...

antidepressant drugs Correct Answer-drugs used to treat depression; also increasingly prescribed for anxiety. Different types work by altering the availability of various neurotransmitters Depression drugs Correct Answer-affect serotonin and norepinephrine Tricyclics Correct Answer-class of antidepressant drugs that increase the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain by interfering with the reuptake of these chemicals by transmitting neurons tricyclics antidepressants (TCAs) Cor...

What % of criminal cases are resolved by a guilt plea Correct Answer: 10% From what two sources are potential jurors drawn Correct Answer: voter registration, people who hold valid drivers licenses What is the legal term for jury selection Correct Answer: vior dire Name two limitations on the judge when imposing a sentence Correct Answer: no excessive fines no cruel and unusual punishment What is the most common method of resolving criminal case Correct Answer: plea agreement List 4 a...

-Falls -Motor vehicle accidents Correct Answer-Most common causes of head injuries -Firearm-related injuries -Assaults -Sports-related trauma -Recreational injuries -War-related injuries Correct Answer-Other causes of head injuries -Immediately after the injury -Within 2 hours after the injury -3 weeks after the injury Correct Answer-Deaths occur at three points in time after injury to the head ●wear helmets when skateboarding, riding a bike or motorcycle, skiing, and playing ...

Which of the following is the primary cause of vulnerability to health problems? a. Breakdown of family structures b. Poverty c. Prejudice d. Social isolation Correct Answer-b. Poverty People with lower incomes and less education tend to be at higher risk for health problems. Poverty is a primary cause of vulnerability. Which of the following terms is used to describe aggregates who are at high risk for having poor health outcomes because of limited resources? a. Disadvantaged fa...

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who had a stroke 4 weeks ago and who is unable to move independently. The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications of immobility? A. A reddened area over the sacrum B. Stiffness in the lower extremities C. Difficulty moving the upper extremities D. Difficulty hearing some types of sounds Correct Answer-A A nurse is assessing a client who has carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse should expect which...