A patient with an extremely low blood glucose level, less than 10 mg/dl, can experience a state of deep unconsciousness called a diabetic ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
coma
Coma refers to a state of deep unconsciousness. The term is derived from the Greek meaning deep sleep.
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Nancy is reading the doctor's orders for Ms. Brighton, a 72-year-old with COPD, congestive heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She notices that one of the newly prescribed medications has the potential for life-threatening potentiation of one of Ms. Brighton's other medications. What should Nancy do?
a. Question the order and explain the potential problems. b. Document Nancy's concerns but take no further action. c. Do nothing; the physician has written the order. d. Advise Ms. Brighton to refuse to take the medication.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Career opportunities in the exercise and sport science are limited. 2. Many corporate fitness centers provide individually prescribed exercise programs, health appraisals, and stress management workshops. 3. Because athletic programs at large universities have become businesses, coaches increasingly have earned master’s degrees in sport management. 4. Opportunities to teach sport skills exist in schools, youth sport programs, public and private health, fitness and sport clubs, and colleges. 5. Work hours for intramural/campus recreation specialists are normally 8 am to 5 pm.
Anorexia nervosa is an example of what category of mental disorder?
A) neurocognitive disorders B) eating disorders C) anxiety disorders D) obsessive-compulsive disorders
The prefix for half is:
A. Intra- B. Hemi- C. Bi- D. Iso-