When Reviewing a White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, the Primary

question 5

Multiple Choice

When reviewing a white blood cell (WBC) count, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner suspects a viral infection when which WBC element is elevated?

• A) Bands
• B) Leukocytes
• C) Lymphocytes
• D) Neutrophils

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Definitions:

Transmitter Substances

Chemicals released by nerve cells to transmit signals across a synapse to another nerve, muscle, or gland cell.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a significant role in mood regulation, sleep, and other physiological functions.

Agonists

Drugs that enhance a neurotransmitter’s activity.

Antidepressants

Medications designed to improve symptoms of depression by altering chemical balances in the brain.