Explain the levels of LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") cholesterol in the blood that are considered to be optimal for health
What will be an ideal response?
Optimal LDL is a concentration of <100 mg/dL, and optimal HDL is a concentration of >60 mg/dL.
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Use the definitions given to complete the crossword puzzles.
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The combining form that means epiglottis is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What antidote should be considered or kept on hand to treat opioid overdose in a patient who begins to exhibit signs of respiratory arrest?
a. Flumazenil b. Administer oxygen c. The opioid antagonist [e.g., Narcan or naloxone] d. Vitamin K
An increase of falls is seen in older adults taking which group of medications?
a. Antidepressants b. Anticonvulsants c. Long-acting benzodiazepines d. All of the above.