You are treating a patient who complains of altered mental status, shortness of breath, and chest pain. A paramedic has just administered a medication that causes the sympathetic nervous system to increase its influence in the body. Which finding should you anticipate after this treatment?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Decreased heart rate
D) Increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
A) Increased heart rate
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A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3
Which of the following best describes torque?
a. The force a muscle generates b. A force times the perpendicular distance from the line of force to the axis of rotation c. A force times the distance measured along the lever from the line of force to the axis of rotation d. The distance a muscle can move
A pancreatic hormone that stimulates glucose metabolism is known as:
A) heparin B) warfarin C) insulin D) bilirubin
An examination that involves one or more organ systems or body areas is called a:
A) general multisystem exam. B) general organ system exam. C) single organ system exam. D) multibody-area exam.