List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that a physician's advice is needed. List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.
What will be an ideal response?
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Consider the following excerpt from a clinician’s notes following completion of an endocrine examination. Explain the medical terms.
Patient is a 12-year-old female being evaluated for a 4-week history of polyuria (a) accompanied by increased thirst and a lack of energy between meals. The general practice physician had requested a urinalysis and blood evaluation, which had revealed ketonuria (b) and hyperglycemia (c) , prompting the referral to endocrinology (d) . Glucose tolerance testing verified the presence of Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Blood gas analysis further confirmed the presence of acidosis (e) . Insulin therapy and patient education was begun, and a follow-up evaluation was scheduled.
Most bitter organic compounds can be tasted at high concentrations
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A suffix that means hardening is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
High levels of cardiorespiratory fitness aid in
A. listening to music. B. eating breakfast. C. watching television. D. participating in sport and outdoor recreation.