A family took their newborn baby to the doctor. They were worried something was wrong because the baby seemed to be in constant pain. After medical tests revealed the baby had large amounts of lactic acid accumulating in his muscle cells, doctors diagnosed the child with a rare disease in which mitochondria are missing from skeletal muscle cells. How might the lack of mitochondria explain the large amounts of lactic acid in the baby’s muscle cells?

Calculate the client’s fluid balance in mL: Intake 4 ounces of water 1 cup of coffee 80mL of ice chips 100mL of IV fluid Output Urine: 220mL Emesis: 110 mL Urine: 90 mL  

The nurse coming on shift on the medical unit is taking a report on four patients. What patient does the nurse know is at the greatest risk of developing ESRD?  

Damage to the hair cells of the cochlea typically results in:

Which structure of the vestibular system is primarily responsible for detecting the position of the head relative to gravity?

A weightlifter is performing a heavy lift.  As muscle tension increases, which of the following mechanisms is primarily responsible for preventing excessive muscle contraction and potential injury?

The auditory pathway involves the transmission of sound information from the cochlea to the auditory cortex. Which of the following is the first relay station for auditory signals after they leave the cochlea?

Which of the following best describes the Size Principle regarding motor unit recruitment?

Select the correct action time, onset, peak, and duration (4 selections for questions) for insulin detemir (Levemir)

Match the mechanism of action with the type of medications used to treat Type II DM