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X-ray interaction with matter involves the transfer of energy from the

Tuberculosis may be diagnosed using a(n) ________ on sputum (lung fluid) samples.

The sum of the weighted equivalent doses for all irradiated tissues and organs is the

Alpha particles

For x-rays and gamma rays approximately ____ of the biological effects on tissue are the result of indirect actions.

The annual effective dose limit for an individual in the general public for infrequent exposure to ionizing radiation is ____ rem.

You are caring for a patient with and  Anaphylactic Shock. Select all the following therapies that are indicated in treating this shock state.

Which phrase describes rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

A 54-year-old woman presents to the emergency room and is very lethargic and weak, she does not speak English. The patient’s son accompanies the patient and informs the NP that they are from Croatia and are visiting their family for a few weeks. The son continues to tell the NP that the patient suffers from Thalassemia anemia. Vitals: HR 112, BP 89/55, RR 19, and SaO2 is 91% on room air. The patient’s HGB is 7.4 with an HCT of 21.7. What treatment does the NP order?

A 57 year-old patient presents to the ED with ischemic stroke-like symptoms. Her BP is 160/90 and she is on Norvasc. Symptom onset was 5 hours ago. Which of the following is a contraindication to tPA therapy?