EXAM 1 NR 454 (E) Questions and Answers
1.The pineal gland is a tiny gland located in the middle of the brain. It producesmelatonin, which is secreted through the night in the absence of light and helps toregulate the sleep cycle.
The pineal gland is a tiny gland located in the middle of the brain. It produces
melatonin, which is secreted through the night in the absence of light and helps to
regulate the sleep cycle.
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, The posterior pituitary produces the following hormones: oxytocin, which
stimulates contractions of the uterus and the ejection of milk; and
antidiuretic hormone, which helps control body-water balance.
Acute onset "worst headache ever"
Headaches that do not resolve with treatment, or progressively worsen
New onset of headaches in patients 50 years or older
Headache associated with fever or stiff neck
Headache with an alteration in level of consciousness
Persistent headache following trauma
Symptom or pattern change in person with long history of headache
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Headache assessment red flags
an inflammation of the nasal mucosa that is usually accompanied by edema and a
profuse nasal discharge. Whether allergic or viral in nature, the rhinorrhea will be
watery, speech will sound nasal and there will be noted mouth breathing due to nasal
edema. Bacterial rhinitis is discussed within sinusitis, which is commonly referred to as
rhinosinusitis.
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Rhinitis
inflammation of the externa ear canal, is also known commonly as swimmer's ear.
Occurring in both children and adults, otitis externa can present as a range of
physical symptoms from a minor inflammation to reports of intense pain.
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