Kidney stones are quite rare
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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How are elevated levels of calcium, magnesium, or phosphate ions regulated by the kidneys?
A. increased levels result in decreased reabsorption and elimination into the urine B. increased levels result in decreased reabsorption and stimulation of the respiratory centers in the medulla C. increased levels result in increased reabsoption and stimulation of ADH D. increased levels result in increased reabsoption and stimulation of aldosterone
A 24 year old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partner reports that she complained of abdominal pain approximately 10 minutes ago, and then began seizing. He reports that the seizure activity has been consistent for the past 10 minutes, and that she has no significant medical history. You should:
A) apply a nasal cannula, assess blood glucose level, and transport in the left lateral position.
B) insert a nasal airway, administer midazolam, and obtain vital signs.
C) apply high-flow oxygen, administer magnesium sulfate, and transport emergently.
D) suction the airway, obtain IV access, and assess blood pressure.
Which of the following patients should NOT receive any resuscitation attempts?
A) 45-year-old who was pulled from an icy lake after being submerged for 10 minutes. B) 5-year-old pulled from swimming pool in summertime. C) 26-year-old with a complete midsection dissection from a sheet of metal at a shipyard. D) 10-year-old struck by auto at a medium speed collision.
A bloody mucus may suggest the presence of which of the following?
A) Acute myocardial infarction B) A tumor or inflammatory process in the rectal canal, ulcerative diverticulitis, intestinal tuberculosis, and bacillary dysentery C) Irritable bowel syndrome D) Common bile duct obstruction