When the gallbladder is diseased, the pain is not only felt in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) but also in the right shoulder. This is known as:

A) referred pain. B) parietal pain. C) tearing pain. D) visceral pain.


A

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Which of the following reduces electrical conduction in the heart, decreases force of contraction, and dilates arteries?

A) diuretics B) calcium channel blockers C) potassium channel blockers D) sodium channel blockers

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In junctional rhythms, where does the electrical current initiate?

A. Bundle of His B. AV junction C. Atria D. Ventricles

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Illness severity can be measured by ______ when patients characterize their health as excellent, good, fair, or poor.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which abnormality is characterized by photophobia, ataxia, hallucinations and clouding of consciousness?

a. Monge's disease b. high altitude pulmonary edema c. acute mountain sickness d. high altitude cerebral edema

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