The respiratory therapist is working with a patient with COPD in a smoking cessation program. The patient complains of recent weight gain. The therapist should explain that this is not unusual and is a result of
A. an increasing feeling of loss of self-control.
B. over-reliance on nicotine replacement therapy.
C. a need for a prescription for lorazepam.
D. a decrease in the patient's metabolism.
Answer: D. a decrease in the patient's metabolism.
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a. Reduction of blood flow to abdominal organs b. Bronchodilation c. Relaxing of smooth muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder d. Release of glucose stores from the liver
In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?
A. When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus B. When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother C. From exposure to organisms that cause a disease D. From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms E. From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism
David Cousin presents today for a follow-up after a scan of his kidneys. He was sent for the scan because of low back pain and hematuria that continues at this time. The scan reveals a stone in the left kidney and hypertrophy of the left kidney. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s)
592.0 Calculus of kidney 593.1 Hypertrophy of kidney 599.70 Hematuria 724.2 Low back pain 788.0 Renal colic A) 599.70, 724.2, 592.0, 593.1 B) 599.70, 592.0, 593.1, 788.0 C) 592.0, 593.1 D) 592.0, 593.1, 788.0
Which of the laboratory results in the sample dictation below are not within normal limits? Do they support a diagnosis of renal insufficiency? Why or why not?
Glucose 97, BUN 51, creatinine 3.4, potassium 4.7, sodium 146, chloride 104, CO2 22.