The term hyperkalemia is defined as
a. excess potassium in the blood.
b. excess sugar in the blood.
c. excess sodium in the blood.
d. excess calcium in the blood.
a. excess potassium in the blood.
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A) It can be diagnosed by the deficiency of CD55 and CD59 on red blood cells. B) Symptoms include lysis of red blood cells with hemoglobin appearing in the urine and a tendency to develop blood clots. C) Red blood cells are deficient in the complement regulatory proteins DAF (decay accelerating factor) and protectin. D) All of the above.
A meningocele is a protrusion of the meninges through an opening caused by a defect in the skull or spinal column
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"Funnel Chest" They are born with lower end of sternum fused to the spine so they breath in an up and down motion instead of in and out.
a. Pickwickian b. Pleural effusion c. Pectus excavatum d. Restrictive patterns
Eric often complains of a racing heart, even though he is not exercising or anxious. What is the medical term for his condition?
A) Tachycardia B) Bradycardia C) Arrhythmia D) Fibrillation