What medical condition presents with an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the dentition?
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Asthma
D) Renal disease
B
Explanation: B) Oral manifestations of hypothyroidism frequently include an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the teeth. In addition, there may be poor periodontal health.
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A) Once at the scene and once en route to the ED B) Only baseline vital signs are required C) Every 5 minutes D) Every 15 minutes
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A. chest pain B. psychogenic dyspnea C. coronary artery spasm D. coronary vasospasm
What is the name for the effect of the oxygenation levels of the blood on the uptake and release of CO2?
a. Halston effect c. Severinghaus effect b. Haldane effect d. Bohr effect
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A) 0.6 mL B) 0.9 mL C) 0.9 mL to 1.8 mL D) 1.2 to 1.6 mL