What is meant by the term alkalosis?

What will be an ideal response?


Alkalosis is a condition in which the pH of the blood is higher than normal.

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A medication that causes cessation of uterine contractions is said to be a/an:

a. Tocosympathic b. Tocolytic c. Sympathetic d. Sympathotocic

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Phase 1 of a single-breath CO2 curve represents which of the following?

a. Anatomic dead space b. Physiologic dead space c. Transition between airway and alveolar exhaled gas d. Anatomic shunt

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Participating providers can demand payment in full from the patient rather than waiting for the insurance carrier to process the claim

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is recommended for a client with lateral epicondylosis?

A) Work the supinator before working the pronators of the forearm. B) Stretch the extensor muscles of the wrist. C) Stretch the supinator muscle. D) Strengthen the supinator muscle.

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