An Increase in _____ Is Associated with Pruritus

question 4

Multiple Choice

An increase in _____ is associated with pruritus.

• A) substance P
• B) norepinephrine
• C) dopamine
• D) histamine

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Definitions:

Acidic Medication

Medications that have a low pH and can increase the acidity of bodily fluids or tissues, potentially used for specific medical conditions.

Tuberculin Test

A diagnostic test for tuberculosis where a small amount of tuberculin is injected under the skin to check for a reaction indicating TB exposure.

Gauge

A measurement of the thickness, size, or capacity of something, commonly used in reference to the diameter of a needle or wire, or the thickness of sheet metal.

Parenteral Medication

A method of delivering medication by injection into a body part other than through the digestive tract, such as intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.