Name three energy sources, and list at least one advantage and one disadvantage for each source.  Write in full sentences.

Why don’t we get energy from nuclear fusion?

What process in the core of the Sun releases energy that allows the Sun to shine?

What is an electron made of?

A patient with cardiac tamponade may present with Beck’s triad, which is hypotension, muffled heart tones, and jugular venous distension. Which of these hemodynamic changes reflect cardiac tamponade?

Consider Oxygen-16 and Oxygen-17. They are different of the same . They have the same number of but different numbers of . They have the same atomic but different atomic .

Which of the following would not be considered one of the “classic triad” of findings associated with meningitis? 

A 63-year-old homeless patient with known history of intravenous (IV) drug use is being seen by the AGACNP in the clinic with complaints of chest pain that worsens on inspiration, shortness of breath, and temperature of 101.2oF. On exam, you are able to appreciate a III/IV diastolic murmur LUSB. Which diagnosis is most likely correct?

A 28-year-old insulin-requiring woman is found in her apartment by her husband. She is stuporous and cannot provide any history. EMS is called and takes the patient to the emergency center, and a diagnosis of severe DKA is made. Her blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg and heart rate 140 beats per minute. The glucose level is 950 mg/dL, potassium level 6 mEq/L, HCO3 4 mEq/L.  Which of the following is most appropriate for treatment?

You are evaluating a 65-year-old female with chronic low back pain who presents to the clinic for acute exacerbation of low back pain that occurred after lifting a heavy object. Which statement is not a red flag symptom of acute low back pain?