The AGACNP is caring for a patient in the post-operative phase who just underwent sternotomy and aortic valve replacement.  First post-operative labs reveal a hemoglobin of 7.8 g/dL.  The AGACNP does which of the following next:

The following two (2) questions are related to the same clinical presentation. A 40-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital complaining of “drenching” night sweats and unintentional weight loss in the past six months.  The patient denied any history of significant viral infections and is up to date on all his vaccines. On exam, a left axillary mass that is non-tender is noted. CT of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis did not show any further lymphadenopathy. The AGACNP most suspects:

An isotonic muscle contraction is characterized by:

An isotonic muscle contraction is characterized by:

At the neuromuscular junction, the neurotransmitter released is:

What is the primary role of troponin in skeletal muscle contraction?

At the neuromuscular junction, the neurotransmitter released is:

What are the three main types of muscle tissue?

Muscle tone refers to:

The following two (2) questions are related to the same clinical scenario. A 32-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with a temperature of 38.8 C, complaining of fatigue, malaise, neck pain, and a reported 10 lb weight loss in the last month.   On assessment, the AGACNP noticed cervical lymphadenopathy. A bone marrow biopsy was performed and revealed the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.   The AGACNP knows that this is a hallmark finding in the diagnosis of: