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A Client Diagnosed with Narcolepsy Is Prescribed Ephedrine,and Asks the Nurse

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A client diagnosed with narcolepsy is prescribed ephedrine,and asks the nurse how this medication will improve the problem.The nurse's response will be based on which physiologic concept?


Definitions:

Receptors

Biological structures or substances that receive or bind with specific molecules, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, to trigger a physiological response.

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the back in vertebrates, connecting the brain to the rest of the body and responsible for transmitting neural signals.

Hyperglycemia

A medical condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, often associated with diabetes.

Insulin

An agent released by the pancreas that manages the concentration of sugar in the blood by supporting the entry of glucose into various tissues.

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