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V@ndy87

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A nurse is assessing a patient's height, weight, and body mass index. The nurse classifies the patient as obese if the body mass index exceeds ______ kg/m2.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is caused by which type(s) of drug?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Parasympathomimetic s
  2. Cholinergic agents
  3. Adrenergic agents
  4. Sympathomimetics
  5. Anticholinergic agents



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Answer to Question 1

30

Rationale: Obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 kg/m2.

Global Rationale: Obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 kg/m2.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2

Rationale 1: Parasympathomimetic s stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Adrenergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4: Sympathomimetics stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 5:Anticholinergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Parasympathomimetic s stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Adrenergic agents, sympathomimetics, and anticholinergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.



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