Jim Is Having a Hip Replacement Surgery and Would Like

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jim is having a hip replacement surgery and would like to self-donate blood for the surgery. In addition to being prescribed epogen alpha he should also be prescribed:

• A) Folic acid to prevent megaloblastic anemia
• B) Iron, to start when the epogen starts
• C) An antihypertensive to counter the adverse effects of epogen
• D) Vitamin B₁₂ to prevent pernicious anemia

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Definitions:

Degradation

Process in which a receiving neuron releases an enzyme into the synapse, breaking down neurotransmitters into other biochemicals.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing key roles in processing and regulating bodily functions and emotions.

Enzyme

Biological molecules (proteins) that act as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of neurons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate signals between neurons across synapses.