The tightening or constriction of the muscular wall of an artery that increases blood pressure is called ________.
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vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction is the tightening or constriction of the muscular wall of an artery that increases blood pressure.
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The ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ can prevent drugs from reaching a fetus
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A. Brief, Extended B. Pertinent, Extended C. None, Pertinent, Extended, Complete D. Problem-focused, Expanded problem-focused, Detailed, Comprehensive
Your patient is a 40-year-old male who fell 20 feet from a ledge while hiking. The park ranger is maintaining manual in-line spinal stabilization. The patient is combative and confused, but the airway is open and breathing is adequate. The patient has a radial pulse of 112, blood pressure of 96/76, and SpO2 91%. Which one of the following should you do first?
A) Check the patient's blood glucose level. B) Immobilize the patient to a long board. C) Begin administering supplemental oxygen. D) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver.
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A. Mercury B. Carbon monoxide C. Carbon dioxide D. Sulfur