A conventional disaster is a catastrophic event caused by ____
a. A high-magnitude earthquake
b. An exposure to toxic materials
c. An outbreak of a pathogen
d. The use of military weapons
D
A conventional disaster is a catastrophic event caused by the use of weapons such as guns, bombs, missiles, and grenades.
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a. acoustic neuroma c. Ménière's disease b. mastoiditis d. otosclerosis
The nurse suspects an elevated bilirubin level in a patient who exhibits which findings?
A) Pale itchy skin B) Icterus with green-colored stools C) Yellow skin and pruritus D) Xanthomas and pale urine
Which of the following disasters would implementation of disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Disaster that covers a broad geographical area b. Disaster that is beyond the coping capabilities of the affected state c. Disaster that may result in substantial health and medical problems d. Disaster that may cause a large number of deaths and/or injuries
Select the statement that correctly outlines the synthesis process of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
A. During inflammation, phospholipase A stimulates the release of arachidonic acid from the cell membrane. Lipoxygenase converts arachidonic acid into several different prostaglandins and leukotrienes. B. During inflammation, phospholipase A stimulates the release of arachidonic acid from the cell membrane. Cyclooxygenase converts arachidonic acid into several different prostaglandins and leukotrienes. C. During inflammation, phospholipase A stimulates the release of arachidonic acid from the cell membrane. Cyclooxygenase converts arachidonic acid into several different prostaglandins. At the same time, lipoxygenase converts arachidonic acid into the leukotrienes. D. During inflammation, phospholipase A stimulates the release of arachidonic acid from the cell membrane. Lipoxygenase converts arachidonic acid into several different prostaglandins. At the same time, cyclooxygenase converts arachidonic acid into the leukotrienes.