Question 7

1 out of 1 points
When a patient asks the nurse what hypersensitivity is, how should the nurse respond? Hypersensitivity is best defined as:
Question 81 out of 1 pointsWhen a patient presents at the emergency department for an allergic reaction, the nurse recognizes the most severe consequence of a type I hypersensitivity reaction is:
Question 91 out of 1 pointsA patient has a disease state that results from the secretion of toxins by bacteria. Which medical diagnosis will the nurse see documented on the chart?
Question 101 out of 1 pointsDuring inflammation, the liver is stimulated to release plasma proteins, collectively known as:

Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which patient will develop active immunity? A patient who:
Question 121 out of 1 pointsA 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, “goose bumps,” and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones isthe predominant one released by the tumor?
Question 130 out of 1 pointsA 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She has developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause musclewasting?
Question 140 out of 1 pointsA 30-year-old female is diagnosed with cancer. Testing reveals that the cancer cells have spread to local lymph nodes. A nurse realizes this cancerwould be documented as stage:
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Question 150 out of 1 pointsAn infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever?
Question 160 out of 1 pointsStress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:


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