The initiation of DRGs resulted in a significant cost savings to Medicare.

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


True

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The ________ is a network of tubules through the nucleus and cytoplasm

a. mitochondrion b. endoplasmic reticulum c. centriole d. Golgi apparatus

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You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. On scene, you assisted him in taking his nitroglycerin medication, which completely alleviated the chest pain. En route to the hospital, the patient asks you why the nitroglycerin took the chest pain away. Beyond telling the patient that nitroglycerin can increase coronary artery blood flow, you would add:

A) "It causes the heart rate to decrease, which relaxes it and decreases pain." B) "It has a sedative effect on the brain, making you less aware of the pain." C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart." D) "It causes the body to relax, decreasing the need for oxygen."

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The amount of oxygen available at the alveoli, called the ____________________ of oxygen, depends on the total atmospheric pressure and fraction of inspired oxygen.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A(n) ____________________ is any abnormal new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, more rapid than normal, and progressive

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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