Overproduction of growth hormone in adults may cause __________

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acromegaly

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You are transporting a male patient with the complaint of expressive aphasia and right upper extremity paralysis to the hospital. When calling the hospital, which of the following pieces of information is it most critical to convey?

A) History of hypertension B) SaO2 94% despite oxygen C) Time of symptom onset D) Blood pressure 168/82 mmHg

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________ is an example of a disaccharide found in milk foods

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The appropriate position for treatment of a patient suffering from hyperventilation is:

A. supine. B. semisupine. C. upright. D. trendelenberg.

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Generally speaking, what should the phlebotomist do with the first drop of blood after a fingerstick is performed?

A) Use it for coagulation studies. B) Make a blood smear or slide. C) Wipe it off with gauze. D) Use it for hematology testing.

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