A patient with end-stage renal disease presents with pallor and low hemoglobin. Which of the following explains the cause of anemia in this case?

A patient with congestive heart failure is noted to have elevated BUN and creatinine levels. Which of the following best explains these laboratory findings?

A patient who recently experienced a traumatic brain injury develops extreme thirst and produces large volumes of dilute urine. Laboratory findings reveal elevated plasma osmolality with very low urine osmolality. What is the most likely cause?

A patient is evaluated for suspected thyrotoxicosis. The nurse notes restlessness, weight loss, and tachycardia. Which additional finding would most strongly support the diagnosis?

The nurse is reviewing medications for the treatment of asthma. Which drug is most likely used for quick relief of asthma attacks? 

Which of the following correctly explains the signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?  

Which of the following is a primary contributor to obesity in the context of energy balance 

Which of the following is a contraindication for using most otic medications? 

Cell cycle–specific drugs kill cancer cells during _______ phases of the cell growth cycle. Cell cycle–nonspecific drugs kill cancer cells during _____ phases of the cell growth cycle. 

Which clinical manifestations are associated with diverticulitis? Select all that apply