After establishment of the signalment, what is the second step in diagnosing a disease condition?
What will be an ideal response?
Discussion of the chief complaint or reason animal was presented for examination.
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Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of each day he complains of shoulder stiffness and tightness as well as some upper back pain. What might be Sam’s problem and how could he prevent the discomfort?
What will be an ideal response?
How is it that norepinephrine (NE) can inhibit smooth muscle action in airways, yet stimulate contractions in smooth muscles everywhere else in the body?
What will be an ideal response?
The part of the stomach to the left and above the opening of the esophagus into the stomach is the:
a. pylorus b. fundus c. body d. rugae
Paramedics are called to a local mall where a 16-year-old boy involved his father's car in a low-speed car crash in the parking lot. No injuries are apparent on examination. The boy's heart rate is 90 beats/min, his blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg, and his respiratory rate is 40 breats/min. The patient states that his fingers and toes are tingling and feel numb and that he is having heart palpitations. The patient's symptoms are most likely due to:
a. Excess carbon dioxide b. Excess carbon dioxide elimination c. Excess hydrogen ion elimination d. Excess hydrogen ions