An anaphylactic reaction impairs effective breathing secondary to:

A. catecholamine release.
B. upper-airway swelling.
C. diffuse alveolar collapse.
D. excess fluid in the alveoli.


Answer: B. upper-airway swelling.

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A. 0.42% B. 0.43% C. 0.41% D. 0.41.23%

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The heart rate for Ventricular Tachycardia is ________ bpm

A) 40-60 B) 60-100 C) 100-150 D) 150-250

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Which of the following is a control mechanism that brings a body system back to a set point?

a. Homeostasis b. Negative feedback c. Positive feedback d. Depolarization

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For females who have a family history of osteoporosis, calcium supplementation, preferably as calcium carbonate or citrate rather than phosphate, may be advisable.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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