A patient with a high fever has an accelerated metabolism and is producing abnormally large amounts of carbon dioxide at the cellular level. To compensate for this effect, what will occur?

A) Decreased levels of acid in the blood
B) Decreased respiratory rate
C) Decreased depth of breathing
D) Increased respiratory rate


D) Increased respiratory rate

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a. Can select patients he or she wishes to treat b. Can refuse service to patients c. Can take vacations and time off d. Can terminate treatment as desired

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The K cylinder at a patient's bedside contains 1300 psig and is using 7 L/min. It will take ap-proximately _____ hours to use 800 psig

a. 3.7 c. 6 b. 9.7 d. 4

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The pulp of a tooth provides sensation and nourishment for the tooth and helps produce dentin

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which balance is more appropriate for weighing out bulk quantities of products?

A) class A prescription balance B) electronic balance C) counterbalance D) none of the above

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