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The dot on this map represents Missouri. Based on your knowledge of the anticyclone's wind direction, how would temperatures change between 2/11/2012 and 2/13/2012? cold then colder warmer then cooler cooler then warmer temperatures wouldn't change - Ans -cooler then warmer Dynamic forcing of upper air currents will create: upper air divergence at A that results in surface high pressure. upper air convergence at B that results in surface high pressure. upper air convergence at ...

Functions of the nervous system include which of the following? A) controlling and adjusting the activities of the other systems B) receiving input from the senses C) stimulating muscles and glands to contract D) integrating and processing data E) All of the answers are correct. - Ans -e The central nervous system (CNS) includes the A) brain. B) spinal cord. C) nerves. D) brain and spinal cord. E) nerves and muscles. - Ans -d The anatomical subdivisions of the nervous system are ...

Best marker for estimating kidney function - Ans -GFR, if its elevated filtrate is not passing through the kidneys Avoid what medication with kidney failure? - Ans -NSAIDs What time of day do we want patients to take their diuretics? - Ans -Morning -- we dont want them peeing all night! Loop diuretic prototype - Ans -Furosemide #1 Drug used for worsening heart failure - Ans -Furosemide Administration alert for furosemide - Ans -Administer slowly or it can cause ototoxicity Furo...

What is the only form of admin for statins? - Ans -PO What is the "bad cholesterol"? - Ans -LDL Normal total cholesterol level - Ans -less than 200 mg/dL Normal LDL level - Ans -less than 100 Normal HDL level - Ans -less than 40 Normal triglyceride level - Ans -Less than 150 Make sure the patient has done this before drawing blood for lipid panel - Ans -Fasted for 6 - 8 hours What fat do we want to decrease in diet? - Ans -Saturated fats What does atorvastatin do to...

Somatotropin is used for what? - Ans -Growth hormone deficiency Somatotropin deficiency can cause what ? - Ans -stature or dwarfism in children Somatotropin is given what route? - Ans -SubQ or IM Mecasermin is what ? - Ans -Growth hormone Mecasermin is used for what? - Ans -Long term treatment with insulin for growth factor deficiencies Mecasermin route of admin - Ans -SubQ Deficiencies in ADH can cause - Ans -diabetes insipidus SIADH is - Ans -production of too much ADH whi...

anaphylaxis - Ans -severe allergic reaction atelectasis - Ans -collapse of alveoli in lungs dehiscence - Ans -disruption or separation of some or all layers of surgical wounds embolus - Ans -a thrombus that travels and lodges elsewhere in the body evisceration - Ans -the wound completely separates and the contents of the abdominal cavity protrude through the incision hematoma - Ans -blood filled swelling malignant hyperthermia - Ans -rare but life threatening complication of ge...

anesthesia - Ans -the loss of sensory perception atelectasis - Ans -collapsed alveoli autologous - Ans -related to self capnography - Ans -measurement of inhaled and exhaled carbon dioxide dehiscence - Ans -wound separation palliative - Ans -performed to relieve symptoms of a disease process, but does not cure perioperative - Ans -care of the patient before, during, and after surgery pneumonia - Ans -inflammation and consolidation of the lungs prosthesis - Ans -artificial...

active transport - Ans -requires cellular energy, which can move molecules into cells regardless of their electrical charge or the concentrations already in the cell. may move substances from area of lower concentration to area of higher concentration. aldosterone - Ans -regulates reabsorption of water and sodium ions from kidney tubules. alkalosis - Ans -excess of alkaline or decrease of acid substances in the blood and body fluids anion gap - Ans -difference between primary measured c...

acupressure - Ans -a blend of acupuncture and pressure and is part of traditional Chinese medicine. similar to acupuncture but pressure is used rather than needles acupuncture - Ans -ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians in the body meridians - Ans -energy pathways allopathic medicine - Ans -a name used to describe traditional, conventional, and western medicines. allopathic refers to the treatment of disease by creating an env...

active listening - Ans -listening with concentration and focused energy acuity - Ans -very ill patients with complex needs advocate - Ans -standing up for patients' rights and ensuring their needs are met capitation - Ans -an alternative to fee for service payment. involves a set monthly fee charged by a provider of health care services for each member of an insurance group for a specific set of health care services. coinsurance - Ans -once a deductible is met, the percentage of t...