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QUIZ: Poikothermia ANS: fluctuation of core body temperature of more than 2° C due to changes in ambient room temperature QUIZ: pathophysiology of a seizure ANS: neurons in the cerebral cortex fire at the same time in a paroxysmal burst. QUIZ: System driven outcome ANS: include length of stay, readmission rate, and resource utilization. QUIZ: Arterial supply to the brain: vertebrobasilar, common carotid, meningeal arteries ANS: The vertebrobasilar arteries supply the posterior portion of the brain. The common carotid arteries supply the anterior area of the brain. The meningeal arteries supply the superior portion of the brain. QUIZ: Pheochromocytoma ANS: a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla, causing hyper-secretion of epi/norepi. s/s: hypertension, sweating, headache, palpitations, apprehension, nausea/vomiting, tremor, pallor, abdominal pain, chest pain, and hyperglycemia. QUIZ: Acute radiation syndrome ANS: what occurs in humans after whole body reception of large doses of ionizing radiation delivered over a short period of time. Circulatory collapse, increased intracranial pressure, vasculitis, and meningitis causing death within 3 days QUIZ: Complications of SIADH ANS: seizure activity
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