Which theory explains a possible cause of diabetes?
A. The breakdown of glycogen to glucose is inefficient in people suffering from diabetes.
B. Certain hereditary disorders may cause a deficiency in glucose receptors, causing diabetes.
C. Enzymes found in the liver may metabolize too much insulin, leading to insulin deficiency and diabetes.
D. A mumps-related virus may damage cells of the pancreas, causing diabetes.
Answer: D
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a. Injury that is aggravated by the patient's mental state b. Slight physical exertion that results in an unusually serious injury c. Injury caused when an individual has a physical weakness that is aggravated by some voluntary activity d. Arthritis and chronic strain
Your pregnant patient is in active labor. She has been lying on her back throughout her labor and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. Her vital signs are pulse rate 118, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin cool and diaphoretic. The BEST way to treat her is to:
A) place a rolled blanket under her left hip to displace the uterus. B) elevate her legs to increase the blood return to the heart. C) cover her up with a blanket to maintain body heat. D) give her some fluids to drink to help elevate her blood pressure.
The newer type of heparin, derived from unfractionated heparin, is abbreviated as:
A) SH B) HMWH C) LMWH D) HS
Which instrument is used to grasp the cervix and provide traction during cervical dilation?
a. Allis-Adair tissue forceps b. Babcock tissue forceps c. perforating Backhaus clip d. single-tooth tenaculum