What Does the "N" Indicate in the PINCH High Alert

question 40

Multiple Choice

What does the "N" indicate in the PINCH high alert drugs?

• A) Narcotics
• B) Niacin
• C) Naphthalene
• D) Neurotransmitter

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the forebrain that plays a central role in the reward circuit, associated with reward, pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male physical characteristics, also affecting mood and energy levels.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a role in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Steroid Hormones

A class of hormones synthesized from cholesterol, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and sexual characteristics.