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Question 1 of 5

Alexa, a 32-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Nursing interventions would include teaching her about the typical accompanying signs and symptoms, such as:

A. Weight loss, malar rash, and pharyngitis.

B. Hypothyroidism, podagra, and elevated fasting glucose.

C. Violaceous rash, pitting peripheral edema, and palpitation.

D. Hypertension, low HDL, and elevated triglycerides.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypertension, low HDL, and elevated triglycerides.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following drugs is expected to cause anticholinergic adverse effects:

A. Codeine

B. Ciprofloxacin

C. Amitriptyline

D. Propranolol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amitriptyline

Question 3 of 5

Melatonin from the pineal gland regulates ____.

A. sleep-wake cycles.

B. water balance.

C. sexual development.

D. Both A and C

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Both A and C

Question 4 of 5

Organophosphate insecticides and nerve gases exert their lethal effects by:

A. Blocking alpha and ÃƒÅ½Ã‚Â²-adrenergic receptors

B. Blocking all muscarinic receptors on target cells

C. Blocking nicotinic receptors in the brain

D. Inhibiting acetylcholine metabolism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibiting acetylcholine metabolism

Question 5 of 5

Atropine is used clinically in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

A. Pre-anesthetic medication

B. Organic phosphate poisoning

C. Intestinal colic

D. Xerostomia (Dry mouth)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Xerostomia (Dry mouth)

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