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The hallmark signs of neurogenic shock include [sign1] and [sign2].

Potential risks of GMO crops include

Apply your knowledge of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to design a guide RNA to target a specific gene for modification. Which of the following components is essential for CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

Gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments based on:

In the technique of DNA editing by means of CRISPR, the purpose of the editing template DNA is to serve as a:

What is the primary target of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines?

You have a PMHNP co-worker who is new to practice. She asks if you will consult on one of her patients. She inherited a patient from a psychiatrist in town that has since retired. The patient is a 52-year-old male that has a history of bipolar disorder and is currently taking: depakote ER 1000 mg twice daily, lamotrigine 200 mg daily, abilify 30 mg daily, zyprexa 20 mg daily, seroquel 100 mg daily at night and clonazepam 1 mg three times daily. She notes the patient “looked like he was drooling” during the appointment and was concerned with all the medications that he was on and interactions. When looking at the combination of depakote and lamotrigine what is your best response:

You have a new patient intake in your office and the patient is confused regarding the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II. Which statement is the most accurate between the differences: 

Mary is a 52-year-old female that comes into the clinic as a referral from her PCP. She has been on fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram and duloxetine for her anxiety and it made her symptoms worse and more irritable. When talking with her she has had periods in her life where she was on top of the world. Could do anything and felt like she was the best out there. Her thoughts would race, she would be more talkative, did not need to really sleep due to all the ideas that she was having. She has had this last greater than 4 days but no more than 6 days. The symptoms did not greatly impact her life and was able to hold a job but completely noticeable to others. She will then hit a major depression that is debilitating and has had to take off of work due to the depressive episodes. What criteria does she fit best: 

The nurse is caring for a patient with Raynaud’s disease who is employed as a construction worker, has hypertension, and smokes 1/2 to 1 pack of cigarettes per day. What teaching points should the nurse include in discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)