Breathing rapidly and deeply, which is called ________, decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hyperventilation
Hyperventilation means breathing rapidly and deeply; this decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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The functions of a laminar flow hood include all of the following EXCEPT that it:

A) Provides clean air in the work area. B) Prevents room air from entering the work area. C) Provides sterile air in the work area. D) Suspends and removes contaminants introduced into the work area.

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Lodine® is the brand name of which generic drug?

A) Vecuronium bromide B) Etodolac C) Carisoprodol D) Nabumetone

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You should suspect ________ when your patient has hematuria and sharp, colicky pain that radiates to the groin

A) appendicitis B) constipation C) peritonitis D) kidney stones

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