An increase in blood lactate levels (> 2 mmol/L) is a hallmark of septic shock. Why is oxygen given as a treatment? .

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A: The following formula is used to calculate a male patient's ideal body weight (IBW):   (in…

Q: 66. On this spirogram from a 25-year-old patient, the functional residual capacity is represented by…

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A: At a biochemical level, cystic fibrosis is a disease caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene. Gene…

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A: Collagenase is the chemical responsible for the break down of collagen fibers.

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Q: Identify the normal range of blood pH and name the conditions where one has a blood pH that is…

A: Blood is a connective tissue that is made up of cells such as WBCs, RBCs, and platelets that are…

Q: What are the objective and subjective signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?

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Q: Explain Clinical Application of Fick’s Law?

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Q: A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV…

A: Amphotericin B comes under antifungal medication that is administered intravenously. It's very…

Q: Define the term tetano-spasmin?

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Q: Which one of the following statements concerning Hb (hemoglobin) A1c is CORRECT? Question 4…

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Q: Explain why edema is a common symptom of Kwashiorkor.

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Q: Describe the causes and symptoms of anemia?

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Q: Which of the following statements are TRUE: Very low oxygen levels will cause: a) Myoglobin…

A: Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the…

Q: 1 a) Explain the fate of hemoglobin. b) Describe 3 characteristics feature of iron deficiency…

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Q: Define about β Thalassemia ?

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Q: Fibrin split products (FSP's) can be elevated in all of the following EXCEPT:   Question 10…

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Q: Define the term Chyme.

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Q: Explain in detail why Microsytic anemia is caused by Iron deficency.   Give reasons alongside…

A: Microcytic anemia is caused by iron deficiency because the body requires iron to produce hemoglobin,…

Q: Define the following indices: FEV1-PEF-FVC. Give the units in which they are normally expressed

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Q: Describe the process through which hippuric acid is formed in the body. Please explain the…

A: Introduction Hippuric acid is a kind of acid. Knoop discovered the formation of Hippuric acid during…

Q: Explain why a person with ketoacidosis may hyperventilate. What benefits might this provide?

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Q: Mae Raven has iron deficiency anemia. She complied to eat foods high in iron such as green leafy…

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Q: Given the following tests results, which of the following disorders is best characterized by these…

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Q: Red Cell Index Iron Deficiency Anemia (microcytic hypochromic) Macrocytic Anemia (normochromic)…

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Q: Adult male suffered myocardial infarction and is currently in cardiogenic shock. Blood pH = 7.25,…

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Q: Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies cause megaloblastic changes in the bone marrow of a patient with…

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Q: What is a sign of hypoxemia? blue colored lips cap refill <3 seconds pink mucous membranes a…

A: Hypoxemia refers to a condition where there is a low level of oxygen in the blood.

Q: Why does mild to moderate hypoglycemia lead to autonomic manifestations such as palpitations,…

A: Glucose is the major energy source for maintenance of brain metabolism and function; however, the…

Q: Explain why pheochromocytoma can result in severe hypertension and increased respiratory rate.

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Q: Define hyperkalemia

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Q: Describe how very slow, shallow respirations arelikely to affect:a. PCO2b. serum pH

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Q: What is arterial plaque? Why is it desirable to have a high HDL value and a relatively low LDL…

A: Cholesterol are wax like compounds. They are present in the whole body. This is required for many…

Q: Describe the formation of the hippuric acid in the body. Give the significance.

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Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a discipline of medicine that studies how medications interact with the systems and processes of living organisms, focusing on drug action mechanisms as well as therapeutic and other purposes.