You have a young male patient who tells you he has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. All of the following are common with this disease EXCEPT:
A) the patient will be wheelchair bound by age 12.
B) weakened respiratory muscles can lead to pneumonia.
C) it occurs more commonly in females than males.
D) patients usually die from respiratory failure in the early 20s.
C
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Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of steps to take in the emergency medical care of the mother's postdelivery?
A) Control the afterbirth, control vaginal bleeding, and control emotional support B) Deliver the afterbirth, provide physical support, and control vaginal bleeding C) Deliver the afterbirth, control vaginal bleeding, and provide emotional support D) Control vaginal bleeding, deliver the afterbirth, and provide physical support
The calcium necessary for clot formation in the APTT is supplied by ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Internal radiation therapy is also called _____.
A. brachytherapy B. implant therapy C. A and B D. none of the above
Respiratory work is a product of transpulmonary pressure and tidal volume.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)