A semi-conscious patient with a severe asthma episode continues to deteriorate clinically in ER and does not respond to treatment. Which acid base abnormality would you expect to be present?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. respiratory acidosis
b. combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis
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A) Expiration date B) Supervisor's signature C) Effective date D) Enforcement procedure
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A. POISON B. DANGER C. CAUTION D. WARNING
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There are ________ commonly accepted types of taste cells.
A. four B. three C. seven D. ten
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The __________ is the largest component of the central nervous system and contains billions of neurons that serve a variety of functions.
A) brain B) medulla C) cerebellum D) spinal cord
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