During an asthma attack, three main pathological changes lead to hypoxia in the patient. Which of these changes is not one of these three?
A) Bronchospasm
B) Decreased alveolar perfusion
C) Increased edema to bronchiole walls
D) Heavy mucus secretion and airway plugging
B) Decreased alveolar perfusion
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A) Increased intracranial pressure B) Fever C) Dehydration D) Normal development
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines AIDS as a CD4 count of
a. > 200/µ L. b. < 200/µ L. c. > 2000/µ L. d. < 100/µ L.
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What are the signs and symptoms of a stress fracture in the lower leg?
What will be an ideal response?
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Patients with internal bleeding are in MOST need of:
A. IV fluid boluses. B. surgical intervention. C. high-flow oxygen. D. thermal management.
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