The development of the breasts in females during puberty and enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy are two examples of:
A) hyperplasia.
B) hypertrophy.
C) atrophy.
D) metaplasia.
A
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A) Fourth B) Placental C) Second D) Expulsion
A patient fell and sustained an open fracture to the left humerus. However, assessment reveals the bone to have pulled back into the arm. Bleeding from the site is controlled. How will splinting the left arm benefit this patient?
A) Decreases the opportunity for further injury to nerves and blood vessels B) Converts the open fracture to a closed fracture and maintains it as such C) Eliminates the possibility of infection through the open wound D) Starts the process of healing by aligning and connecting the bone ends
You have been called for a 28-year-old male patient with a history of behavioral problems. He responds to painful stimuli with garbled speech. His airway is patent, but breathing is inadequate. His radial pulse is rapid and his skin cool and moist. He has crackles at the bases of both lungs and the following vital signs: pulse, 108; respirations, 6 breaths/min and shallow; blood pressure, 98/64 mmHg; and SpO2, 92%. A friend informs you that the patient may have drunk a considerable amount of antifreeze, possibly up to 12 hours ago, in a suicide attempt. The first thing you should do is:
A) Start positive pressure ventilation B) Call poison control C) Look for confirmation that the antifreeze was ingested D) Provide low-flow oxygen to increase the pulse oximeter reading to 94%
The trade name of rosuvastatin is:
A) Crestor® B) Zocor® C) Mevacor® D) Lescol®