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This autosomal dominant disorder that causes severe degeneration of the basal ganglia is characterized by abnormal jerking movements that occur without conscious effort, emotional lability, and dementia.

All of the following explain why infants are more susceptible to cold temperature-related distress EXCEPT:

A glycosylated hemoglobin (HgA1C) level is useful to see:

Chvostek and Trousseau signs are seen in patients with  ____________________ related to ____________________.

Long-term starvation results in a decrease in reliance on ________________________ for formation of glucose molecules from non-carbohydrates like amino acids, and increased use of ___________________for energy.

Type II diabetes is an example of a/an ____________________________ disorder, because the target cells in some cases develop resistance and stop responding to insulin.

Parkinson disease is a degenerative disorder of the______ AND Clinical manifestations of Parkinson disease are caused by a deficit in which neurotransmitter?

Which of the following would not be an expected clinical finding in a 15 year old who sustained a moderate concussion in a biking accident?

A 23 year old male presents with excessive weight gain of the face and trunk. On assessment, you note the patient has bronzed skin, a rounded face, and a hump on his back. His exam findings are characteristic of:

Which of the following is a complication of an ischemic stroke that you as the nurse must monitor for?