An excessive rate and depth of breathing is called ________.

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


hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is an excessive rate and depth of breathing.

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a. division b. multiplication c. meiosis d. mitosis

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A disorder characterized by a defect in glucocerebrosidase that results in a macrophage with cytoplasm appearing wrinkled or striated is:

a. Niemann-Pick disease. a. Fabry's disease. b. Gaucher's disease. c. Tay-Sachs disease.

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Which of the following are necessary to ensure a valid single-breath diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO) test result?

1. Two or more acceptable tests should be averaged. 2. Breath-hold time should be between 3 and 5 sec. 3. Corrections for hemoglobin (Hb) and COHb should be included. 4. The maneuvers should be reproducible to within 10%. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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A patient is found in an alleyway, conscious, alert, and breathing. The patient complains of extreme nausea, chills, and is having hallucinations. He keeps asking for a "drink" of beer. You suspect:

A) schizophrenia. B) cognitive disorder. C) bipolar disorder. D) acute withdrawal.

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