____________________ is caused by the weight of the uterus and its contents compressing on the inferior vena cava and aorta, decreasing venous return to the heart, which in turn causes arterial hypotension.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Inferior vena cava syndrome
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A) Often there is lack of sensation in the limb. B) The posterior hip dislocation is the most common. C) A posterior hip dislocation presents with a bent knee and the foot may hang loose. D) An anterior hip dislocation would probably present with the entire lower limb rotated inward and the hip would usually be flexed.
What drug reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines?
a. Naloxone b. Flumazenil c. Fentanyl d. Vecuronium
Collecting overdue bills from patients is a duty of:
a. collection agencies. b. billing companies. c. insurance companies. d. medical billers.
If a photon interacts with matter and scatters, the photon
a. no longer exists. b. exists with greater energy. c. exists with less energy. d. is totally absorbed.