Which of the following antidiarrheals are the most effective drugs?

A) meperidine congeners
B) opioid narcotics
C) anticholinergics
D) all of the above are equally effective


B

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Which of the following best explains the process of osmotic diuresis associated with hyperglycemia?

A) Glucose in the urine lowers osmotic pressure inside the kidney tubule, preventing water reabsorption. B) Glucose in the urine raises osmotic pressure inside the kidney tubule, drawing water into the tubule. C) Decreased insulin levels result in decreased ADH secretion. D) Elevated blood glucose levels result in increased ADH secretion.

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What is the approximate osmolality of the juxtamedullary nephrons?

A. 1200 mOsm/L B. 300 mOsm/L C. 150 mOsm/L D. 600 mOsm/L

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Reference the Index of ICD-10-PCS to answer the following: The first four characters used to report alteration of left axilla are ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A 24-year-old female, in her second trimester of pregnancy, presents with what she describes as "mild" contractions. After further questioning, she tells you that there is no regular pattern to the contractions and that they have not increased in intensity since they began. She denies vaginal bleeding or any other symptoms. This patient is MOST likely experiencing:

A. a threatened abortion. B. a placenta previa. C. Braxton-Hicks contractions. D. premature labor.

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