An abnormal sensation such as tingling, burning and pricking, usually in the hands and feet of a person with diabetes mellitus is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
paresthesia
Paresthesia refers to an abnormal sensation; for example, tingling, burning, or pricking. The term deconstructs into the suffix -ia meaning condition, prefix par- meaning abnormal, and root -esthes- meaning sensation.
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a. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth before meals. b. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth after meals. c. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth twice a day. d. Give Lopressor 25 milligrams by mouth as desired.
A measurement of the density of substances in a liquid compared to water is:
A) catheterization B) creatinine C) specific gravity D) BUN
The ________ response, or stress response, prepares us with a burst of energy to deal with threats or danger.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Individual units of hospital beds (called pallets) that can be deployed and assembled anywhere in the world are found in the
A) army B) navy C) air force D) coast guard