Nutrients are not absorbed in the stomach because:
A) the gastric lining is very lipid soluble.
B) the epithelial cells lack proteins needed for absorption.
C) the epithelial cells are not exposed to the chime.
D) All of the above
C
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A) Cholecystitis B) Appendicitis C) Kidney stone D) Pancreatitis
You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. On scene, you assisted him in taking his nitroglycerin medication, which completely alleviated the chest pain. En route to the hospital, the patient asks you why the nitroglycerin took the chest pain away. Beyond telling the patient that nitroglycerin can increase coronary artery blood flow, you would add:
A) "It causes the heart rate to decrease, which relaxes it and decreases pain." B) "It has a sedative effect on the brain, making you less aware of the pain." C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart." D) "It causes the body to relax, decreasing the need for oxygen."
The electronic version of a patient ledger card is called:
a. the e-ledger. b. a statement of account. c. the account. d. the invoice.
A negative pressure ventilator applies pressure inside the chest to expand it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)