Systemic corticosteroids can affect many metabolic processes. Which of the following effects of prednisone is regarded as therapeutic when prescribed for patients with pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid?
a. Gluconeogenesis
b. Potentiation of vasopressors
c. Suppression of pituitary-adrenal axis
d. Sodium resorption
e. Immunosuppression
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a. angioedema. b. an allergy. c. an allergen. d. an antigen.
Patient discomfort from rapid gas flow during pressure-targeted ventilation may be alleviated by which of the following adjustments to the ventilator?
a. Decreasing expira-tory time c. Increasing inspira-tory time b. Decreasing total cycle time d. Increasing inspira-tory rise time
If the water volume is too much for the catch-all, then a ____ is used so the water can be diverted out of the building through a window or doorway or down a stairwell.
A. water vacuum B. yoke valve C. water chute D. post indicator valve
The maxillary third molar has numerous supplemental grooves on the:
A. buccal surface B. lingual surface C. occlusal surface D. mesial surface