The corpus luteum prevents loss of the implanted embryo through menstruation by secreting ________.  

  Which of the choices below is NOT a function of the vagina?  

Who determines the birth date?

  Ovulation occurs near the end of the ovarian cycle.  

  Prior to the let-down reflex, the mammary glands secrete a yellowish fluid called ________ that has less lactose than milk and almost no fat.  

  Effects of estrogen include ________.  

A 60-year-old non-Hispanic white man has hypertension. His past medical history also includes asthma, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, which represents the most appropriate blood pressure goal for the patient?

A 75-year-old man reports to his primary care office feeling fatigued and weak. Upon examination the patient has bradycardia and a blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg. The current antihypertensive regimen includes metoprolol, enalapril, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone. Which of his medications is contributing to his lower heart rate?

Within the glomerular capsule, cells and large proteins are unable to pass through the filtration membrane. As a result, the filtration process is impacted. What does this lead to? 

Mr. Smith is a 50-year-old patient that has been diagnosed with COPD using Spirometry. Further assessment results show his FEV1 is 40% of predicted, CAT score of 16, and NO exacerbations in the past year. Based on your knowledge of the refined ABCD assessment tool (GOLD 2017), the NP should label this patient as follow: