Which hormone, released by the heart, regulates blood pressure? 

A. Thymosin
B. Melatonin
C. Erythropoietin
D. Atrial natriuretic peptide
E. ACTH


D. Atrial natriuretic peptide
Atrial natriuretic peptide helps regulate blood pressure.

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The four elements needed to sustain a charge of negligence against a paramedic are:

A) duty to act, actual damages, malicious intent, and significant harm. B) breach of duty, actual damages, malicious intent, and reckless disregard of results. C) duty to act, breach of that duty, actual damages, and proximate cause. D) breach of duty, violation of EMS codes, proximate cause, and failure to document the action.

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Agents that promote the excretion of uric acid in the urine are known as:

A. anticoagulants B. salicylates C. uricosurics D. nonsalicylates

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Dialysis is a:

A) cure for kidney disease. B) treatment for kidney disease. C) temporary treatment while a donor is located. D) both B and C.

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Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A prescriber orders 75,000 units of penicillin to be administered intramuscularly.  The vial contains 50,000 units/mL penicillin.  How many milliliters should be given?

What will be an ideal response?

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