What Is the Name of a Condition of Ill Health

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the name of a condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting?

• A) Pituitary cachexia
• B) Cushing syndrome
• C) Gonadopathy
• D) Pericolitis

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Definitions:

Sleep-wake cycle

A daily, repeating pattern of sleep and wakefulness, typically influenced by the 24-hour circadian rhythm and regulated by various biological and environmental factors.

Midnight checks

Routine checks or observations, often in healthcare or security, performed at or around midnight to ensure safety and well-being.

Noise on the unit

Ambiguous and unwarranted sound within a hospital or clinical setting, which can affect patient recovery and care environment quality.

Stage 4 NREM

The deepest phase of non-rapid eye movement sleep, characterized by delta wave activity in the brain and the hardest stage from which to awaken.