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Living organisms are characterized by:

J.D., a 68-year-old pilot, recently remarried, has been taking sildenafil (Viagra) to treat his erectile dysfunction. He states that he’s been having some headaches, heartburn, and visual changes, but he doesn’t want to stop taking the drug. What patient teaching would be important to share with J.D.?  

Substances that repel or dislike water are called ____________________________.  

Hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by ____(1)____, while osmotic pressure is the force exerted by ____(2)____.

Which of the following involves an absolute lack of insulin, often due to immune-mediated destruction of the insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells? 

A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the mechanism of action of mannitol. Which of the following statements by a student indicates an understanding of how mannitol works?

A nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who has been prescribed antacids. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates understanding of the purpose of antacid therapy?

Children’s ability to focus on relevant information is known as _______________.

Which of the following is the mainstay of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Which of the following drugs is a mainstay of treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?