A 65-year-old patient came to the emergency room with complaints of severe heartburn unrelieved by taking a "large handful" of antacids. Would you expect the pH to be high or low? Explain why.
What will be an ideal response?
You would expect a high pH. Taking antacids will neutralize the acidic stomach. Taking a "handful" of antacids can cause an alkaloid state. Certain drugs, such as corticosteroids and antacids that contain baking soda, will lead to metabolic alkalosis.
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Abnormally slow conduction through the ventricles would change the ________ in an ECG tracing.
A) P wave B) RT interval C) T wave D) QRS complex E) PR interval
Carolina learned she had a salivary stone blocking the submandibular duct connecting her submandibular gland to the oral cavity. Determine the impact of this blockage on saliva production and chemical digestion in the mouth
What will be an ideal response?
The brachiocephalic vein is formed by the union of the
A) femoral and iliac veins B) subclavian and jugular veins C) gastric and splenic veins D) carotid and subclavian veins