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Which of the following physiologic adaptations is used to compensate for metabolic alkalosis?  

Which of the following patients is a candidate for amitriptyline therapy?

Three years later, Benjamin is treated with infliximab (an antiTNF agent).  Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for monitoring therapy?

Joseph is a 44 year old male who was previously healthy.  He presents with severe diarrhea for the past 10 days, likely due to norovirus infection.  He is moderately dehydrated.  His lab results are listed below.  Which of the following acid-base disturbances is present?  Na 142 mEq/L;   K 3.2 mEq/L  Cl 110 mEq/L;  HCO3 20 mEq/L; Glucose 110 mg/dL; BUN 25 mg/dL; Scr 1.1 mg /dL pH 7.34; PaCO2 25 mmHg; PaO2 96 mmHg;  bicarbonate 18 mEq/L

Contraction risk occurs when interest rates: 

(please use this case to answer the following two (2) questions) Joseph is a 52 year old male with BMI 51 who has failed multiple attempts to lose weight. He has been scheduled for laparoscopic gastric stapling.  Current medications:  Metformin 1gm twice daily Paroxetine 30mg daily Naproxen 200mg twice daily Lisinopril 10mg daily

Which of the following should be used in the laboratory and will protect your skin and clothing from hazards such as chemicals and infectious organisms?

Which of the following medications should be discontinued pre-op? 

Use the graph below to answer questions #1-10 on this test.

What is the primary purpose of using an oil immersion lens in microscopy?