A&P CONNECT ACCESS CARD - SP
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266185168
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 15, Problem 3CAL
George has hypertension (high blood pressure). His physician prescribed the drug propranolol, which is described as a beta-blocker, to reduce his blood
pressure What do you suppose could be a side effect of propranolol?
- a. reduced heat rate
- b. increased blood clotting
- c. vasoconstriction of blood vessels to the skin
- d. bronchodilation
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Identify the type of edema more commonly seen in diabetic patients?
A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pitting edema
C. Hydropericardium
D. Solid edema
2) Laura felt sick at a party last night after taking 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), otherwise known as “ecstasy”. Despite drinking a lot of water, when she came home and went to sleep, she could not wake up the following morning. Out of concern, her friends brought her to a local hospital for evaluation. The ER doctor ordered a series of blood tests. The results are in the table.
a. Write down some of your observations about Laura’s test results.
b. MDMA may act as an anti-diuretic. Could this explain Laura’s test results? Why or why not?
c. Why is Laura’s condition dangerous to her cells?
d. Describe one way you could treat Laura’s condition.
Your roommate has a severe peanut allergy. When exposed to peanuts, their lungs close up. How does an epi-pen prevent this from happening?
A. Epinephrine will antagonize the muscarinic receptors in the lungs, preventing bronchoconstriction
B. Epinephrine will antagonize the adrenergic receptors in the lungs, stimulating bronchodilaton.
C. Epinephrine will agonize the adrenergic receptors in the lungs, causing bronchodilation.
D. Epinephrine will agonize the muscarinic receptors in the lungs preventing bronchoconstriction.
Chapter 15 Solutions
A&P CONNECT ACCESS CARD - SP
Ch. 15.1 - What criterion is used to organize the nervous...Ch. 15.1 - Prob. 2WDYLCh. 15.1 - What CNS structure is the integration and command...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 4WDYLCh. 15.2 - Describe the general anatomic differences in the...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 6WDYLCh. 15.3 - Which four cranial nerves have a parasympathetic...Ch. 15.3 - What organs are innervated by the pelvic...Ch. 15.4 - Prob. 9WDYLCh. 15.4 - Prob. 10WDYL
Ch. 15.4 - Prob. 11WDYLCh. 15.4 - In what ways does the adrenal medulla pathway help...Ch. 15.5 - Prob. 13WDYLCh. 15.5 - Prob. 14WDYLCh. 15.6 - Prob. 15WDYLCh. 15.6 - Prob. 16WDYLCh. 15.6 - Prob. 17WDYLCh. 15.6 - Prob. 18WDYLCh. 15.6 - Prob. 19WDYLCh. 15.7 - Prob. 20WDYLCh. 15.7 - Prob. 21WDYLCh. 15.7 - Prob. 22WDYLCh. 15.7 - What are the body structures innervated by the...Ch. 15.8 - Prob. 24WDYLCh. 15 - A splanchnic nerve in the sympathetic division of...Ch. 15 - Some parasympathetic preganglionic neuron cell...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 4DYKBCh. 15 - Sympathetic division preganglionic axons travel to...Ch. 15 - Prob. 6DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 7DYKBCh. 15 - A sympathetic postganglionic axon is a. long and...Ch. 15 - Prob. 9DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 10DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 11DYKBCh. 15 - For the following ganglia, identify the location...Ch. 15 - Prob. 13DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 14DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 15DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 16DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 17DYKBCh. 15 - What may occur with the mass activation of the...Ch. 15 - Prob. 19DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 20DYKBCh. 15 - Prob. 1CALCh. 15 - Arlene was in a heightened state of alertness well...Ch. 15 - George has hypertension (high blood pressure). His...Ch. 15 - Prob. 4CALCh. 15 - Prob. 5CALCh. 15 - Prob. 1CSLCh. 15 - When you were younger, your parents may have told...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3CSL
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
2. Define equilibrium population. Outline the conditions that must be met for a population to stay in genetic e...
Biology: Life on Earth
More than one choice may apply. Using the terms listed below, fill in the blank with the proper term. anterior ...
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
What were the major microbiological interests of Martinus Beijerinck and Sergei Winogradsky? It can be said tha...
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
1. Genetics affects many aspects of our lives. Identify three ways genetics affects your life or the life of a ...
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
Describe Mendels conclusions about how traits are passed from generation to generation.
Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
Problem Set
True or False? Indicate whether each of the following statements about membrane transport is true (...
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter. Which disease or disorder results when the neurons in the brain that produce dopamine die? A. Multiple sclerosis B. Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) C. Parkinson's disease D. Seizure disorderarrow_forwardAll of the following are side effects associated with thionamide use, except:A. Arterial hypertensionB. AgranulocytosisC. NauseaD. ArthralgiaE. Toxic hepatitisarrow_forwardMiguel is receiving treatment for cancer and is experiencing severe vomiting. The health care provider decided to use ondansetron (Zofran) to attempt to relieve his symptoms. You are assigned to care for Miguel and will be giving his first dose of ondansetron. a. How does ondansetron relieve nausea and vomiting? b. Which drug is better for treating nausea and vomiting: ondansetron (Zofran) or prochlorperazine (Compazine)?arrow_forward
- Activation of the sympathetic nervous system causes: a. increased blood flow into the skin b. a decreased heart rate c. an increased heart rate d. increased digestionarrow_forwardYou are administering tramadol to your patient. The order is for 600 mg. There are (3) concentrations available: a 300 mg/tab; a 200 mg/tab and a 100 mg/tab. Which concentration would be your best choice? How many tablets will you give? Group of answer choices a. 100 mg/tab; give 6 tablets b. 300 mg/tab; give 2 tablets c. 100 mg/tab; give 1 tablet d. 300 mg/tab; give 1/2 tablet e. 200 mg/tab; give 3 tablets f. 200 mg/tab; give 1/3 tabletarrow_forward1. Jesse age 27 complaints of muscle spasm, sweating abdominal pain and diarrhea. You know that her temperature is 101, pulse is 120 and her BP is 186/92. In reviewing her medications you note but she is taking fluoxetine (Prozac) and Sertraline (Zoloft), which life threatening events may she be experiencing? a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome b. Monamine oxidase crisis c. Serotonin syndrome d. Hyperpyrexiaarrow_forward
- Before administering theophylline drug to your patient, your clinical instructor asked you about the important parameters/measures you need to check? Your answer would be? a. Ensure that the blood pressure is within the normal range b. Ensure that the theophylline level is within 10-20 mcg/mL c. Ensure that the hemoglobin level is normal d. Ensure that the theophylline level is normalarrow_forwardWhich of the following is NOT true regarding nicotine? a. its psychoactive effects include improved attention, concentration, learning, and memory b. green tobacco sickness affects smokers who use tobacco products that haven’t been properly dried c. stress accelerates nicotine metabolism, driving smokers into nicotine withdrawal faster d. it might be the only addictive chemical in tobacco, but other chemicals in tobacco might operate as catecholamine agonists e. of the main pharmacologic treatments to aid smoking cessation, only Zyban (bupropion) does not lessen withdrawal symptoms through gentle activation of ACh receptorsarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is (are) true about polycythemia?a. Polycythemia increases blood pressure.b. Polycythemia can result from cancer, hypoxemia, or dehydration.c. Polycythemia is diagnosed from a white blood cell differential test.d. Polycythemia is often a problem for smokers.e. Polycythemia can occur when the body has chronic exposure to carbon dioxidearrow_forward
- Chronic hypoxia due to heavy tobacco smoking is likely to lead to an increase in which of the following (select all that apply)? a. Erythropoietin b. Platelet count c. White blood cell count d. Red blood cell countarrow_forwardWhen Albert Hofmann first used LSD what were the result?arrow_forwardWhich of the following examples will have longer lasting physiological responses to drug: Group of answer choices A.increase in heart rate following adrenaline infusion B.changes in gene product formation following corticosteroid injectionarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
How stress affects your body - Sharon Horesh Bergquist; Author: TED-Ed;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-t1Z5-oPtU;License: Standard Youtube License