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B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) indicates this.
What is congestive heart failure.
“This high-pitched sound is heard during asthma exacerbations.”
What is wheezing?
“This electrolyte imbalance is associated with peaked T waves.”
What is hyperkalemia?
“This scale is used to evaluate levels of consciousness after head injury.”
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
I am the "master gland"
What is the pituitary gland?
“This heart sound is heard when the AV valves close.”
What is S1?
I occur when there is not enough oxygen in the tissues.
What is hypoxia?
“A patient with hypothyroidism will commonly show this hallmark symptom.”
What is bradycardia?
“This type of stroke results from a blockage of blood flow to the brain.”
What is an ischemic stroke?
I am caused by autoimmune hypothyroidism.
What is Hashimoto's Disease?
This is the emergency treatment for asystole.
What is CPR or What is epinephrine?
I am the muscle responsible for breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
“This postoperative complication is prevented by early ambulation and incentive spirometry.”
What is atelectasis?
“An aura is commonly associated with this neurological event.”
What is a seizure (typically focal or migraine aura)?
I am the hormone responsible for water retention in the kidneys.
What is Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
“A client with left-sided heart failure commonly presents with this respiratory finding.”
What are crackles?
“CO₂ retention is most commonly associated with this chronic lung disease.”
What is COPD
“This GI disorder presents with LLQ pain, fever, and leukocytosis.”
What is diverticulitis?
“A widening pulse pressure and bradycardia are part of this sign of increased intracranial pressure.”
What is Cushing’s triad?
I am caused by a growth hormone deficiency in children.
What is dwarfism?
I am the strongest chamber of the heart.
What is the left ventricle
“This ABG result indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis.”
What is low pH and high PaCO₂?
“This acid–base imbalance is caused by prolonged NG suctioning.”
What is metabolic alkalosis?
“This medication is used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose and restore respirations.”
What is naloxone?
I am the gland that produces melatonin.
What is the pineal gland.