A 30-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the neck when he was attacked outside a nightclub. During your assessment, you should be MOST alert for:

A. alterations in his mental status.
B. potential airway compromise.
C. injury to the cervical spine.
D. damage to internal structures.


Answer: B. potential airway compromise.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Thiazide drugs act on which of the following segment so of the nephron?

a. descending loop b. ascending loop c. proximal convoluted tubule d. collecting duct

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is in the retina and senses color?

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