What are triglycerides?

A) "Bad cholesterol"
B) A form of energy stored in adipose and muscle tissues
C) White blood cells that fight infection
D) Another name for statins


B

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Which of the following statements about vaporization and steam is MOST accurate?

A. Steam produced in the upper layer of hot smoke and fire gases may cause the upper layer to expand downward. B. Steam produced on contact with hot surfaces is more likely to result in complete vaporization of the fire stream. C. Steam produced in the upper layer of hot smoke and fire gases will cause the upper layer to contract toward the ceiling. D. Steam produced on contact with hot surfaces has little effect on the total volume of the upper layer of hot smoke and fire gases.

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You are caring for a 68-year-old woman displaying signs of stroke. She has right sided weakness and slurred speech. Her vitals are: pulse 118, respirations 22 with a SpO2 of 92percent, and blood pressure of 188/98. Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate care?

A) Apply high flow oxygen and titrate to effect. B) Place her in the position of comfort. C) Administer nitroglycerin for hypertension. D) Check her blood glucose level.

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How is methemoglobin detected in the laboratory?

What will be an ideal response?

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In a ______________________ accounting management system, the data are entered into a computer and a physician or medical biller can access patient account information

a. hybrid b. Quicken c. H & R d. electronic

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