A common abbreviation for progesterone is P4. The abbreviation E2 is often dictated for estradiol. Looking carefully at the name of the three types of estrogen, why do you think estradiol is called E2?
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E2 is a short form for estradiol. The 2 indicates two hydroxyl groups (diol) in the chemical structure. (Estrone has one hydroxyl group and estriol has three hydroxyl groups.)
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A) occipital B) sphenoid C) anterior D) posterior
Which of the following is a reason for a treatment in a hydrotherapy tub?
A) In preparation for body wrap B) To decrease circulation C) To increase muscle contraction D) For relief from inflammation
During the triage process, which of the following injuries or conditions would classify a patient as a high priority?
A. Pulselessness and apnea B. Unilateral femur fracture and tachycardia C. Partial-thickness burns with no respiratory difficulty D. A large avulsion to the arm and an altered mental status
The sensitivity of a given type of dental x-ray film is known as its what?
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