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Your patient broke some ribs a few days ago and is unable to take a deep breath. He is having headaches, is nauseated and feels weak. You note that his skin is red and flushed leading you to suspect he has become acidotic. How does the body try to reestablish homeostasis?
 
  A) The kidneys retain increased amounts of bicarbonate.
  B) The bladder retains more lactic acid.
  C) There is a decrease in the respiratory rate.
  D) The kidneys allow more bicarbonate to be removed.

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Acetylsalicylic acid is better known by what trade name?
 
  A) Adenocard
  B) Aspirin
  C) Adenosine
  D) Amiodarone


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otokexnaru

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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