The white blood cells called _______________ release substances such as histamine, which promotes inflammation, and heparin, which is an anticoagulant.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
basophils
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Your patient is a 31-year-old female complaining of dizziness and difficulty breathing after being stung by a bee. You note that she is extremely anxious, and your physical examination reveals a rapidly developing urticaria to her shoulders, neck, and face. Your partner has administered oxygen via a nonrebreather, initiated IV access, placed the patient on the cardiac monitor, and administered
epinephrine SC and diphenhydramine IV. Despite this, you also note that her voice is quickly becoming more hoarse and she has developed expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. HR = 128, BP = 100/70, RR = 20, SaO2 = 99%. What should be your major concern at this point, and what is the most appropriate treatment? A) Hypotension leading to cardiovascular collapse; administer fluids wide open and initiate a dopamine infusion B) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer albuterol via nebulizer C) Laryngeal edema leading to total airway occlusion; intubate D) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer epinephrine IV
Secondary radiation includes
1. leakage radiation. 2. primary radiation. 3. scatter radiation. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
The statutes in all 50 states that govern the practice of medicine are called:
A. medical practice acts B. medical licensing acts C. occupational statutes D. physician licensing acts E. national board of medical licensing
Medicare sends ________________________________________ to the provider when claims are processed for their subscribers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word