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Which drug class acts in the lungs to prevent angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, resulting in an increase in serum potassium and loss of sodium and fluid? 

Describe the events of the uterus during the menstrual cycle.

A patient presents to the ophthalmologist with complaints of right eye ptosis over two months with worsening symptoms over the past 3 days and a new sensation of warmth behind the right eye. What is ptosis?

Which of the following therapeutic drug classes aim to minimize extremes of emotions, such as severe depression or severe mania among a patient with bipolar disorder?

What is the major problem in cystic fibrosis?

Your client, recently diagnosed with hypertension, asks what caused it. As a nurse, what is the best response? 

A pediatric patient needs to receive 12 mg of a medication. The available oral suspension contains 15 mg of the medication per milliliter (mg/mL). How many milliliters should be administered to the patient?

A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a reaction with out entering into it itself. Biological catalysts are called _____________.

A nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed loperamide for the management of diarrhea. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A patient prescribed spironolactone asks the nurse to assist with food choices that are low in potassium. The nurse would recommend which food choices? Select all that apply.