The patient who hyperventilates is suffering from a lack of:
a. carbon dioxide
b. oxygen
c. nitrogen
d. hydrogen
a. carbon dioxide
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Your patient is a transgender man complaining of severe lower abdominal pain. He states that he is in the process of transitioning from female to male, and that he takes hormone supplements. When evaluating this patient, which of the following questions is most appropriate?
A) "Are you planning to have gender reassignment surgery?" B) "When was your last menstrual cycle?" C) "How often do you use illegal drugs?" D) "Are you usually sexually active with men, or with women?"
In the United States, what percentage of our gross national product is spent on public assistance and social and health programs for those in need?
A) > 6% B) > 14% C) > 50% D) > 1% E) None of the above
In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back?
A. Intradermal test B. Patch test C. Scratch test D. Radioallergosorbent test E. Blood test