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abarnes

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During the aging process, the hair can look gray or white and begin to feel thin and fine. The nurse knows that this occurs because of a decrease in the number of functioning:
 
  a. Metrocytes.
  b. Fungacytes.
  c. Phagocytes.
  d. Melanocytes.

Question 2

A 22-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of severe sunburn and states, I was out in the sun for just a couple of minutes. The nurse begins a medication review with her, paying special attention to which medication class?
 
  a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for pain
  b. Tetracyclines for acne
  c. Proton pump inhibitors for heartburn
  d. Thyroid replacement hormone for hypothyroidism


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In the aging hair matrix, the number of functioning melanocytes decreases; as a result, the hair looks gray or white and feels thin and fine. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Drugs that may increase sunlight sensitivity and give a burn response include sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics, oral hypoglycemic agents, and tetracycline.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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