Medically, the term "diabetes" refers to:
A. failure of the liver to produce adequate glycogen.
B. increase in cell permeability and resistance to insulin.
C. failure of the pancreas to produce adequate glucagon.
D. impairment of the body to metabolize carbohydrates.
Answer: D. impairment of the body to metabolize carbohydrates.
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A) Apply the cuff tightly enough to restrict blood flow. B) Inflate the cuff as far as it will allow. C) For systolic blood pressure, listen for two consecutive pulse beats during deflation of the cuff. D) Use a cuff that is twice as wide as the diameter of the patient's arm.
Speed's test is used in certain circumstances to assess the possibility of
a. tenosynovitis. c. glenohumeral dislocation. b. impingement. d. bicipital separation.
What is the term for the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall?
a. placenta percreta c. placenta previa b. placenta accreta d. abruptio placentae
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