When administering glucagon to a patient, it is important to remember that:
A) glucagon can be administered only intravenously.
B) it is effective only in patients with elevated blood glucose levels.
C) glucagon will stimulate glycogenesis in a hypoglycemic patient.
D) it increases the rate of gluconeogenesis.
D
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Your patient care report may be called into a civil or criminal court due to the fact that:
a. any document may be presented. b. it may be used to compile statistical data. c. it contains personal patient information. d. it is considered a legal document.
What is meant by the term "proportional pressure support" on a Dräger V500?
a. The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the patient's breathing ef-fort. b. The level of pressure support is inversely proportional to the patient's inspiratory effort. c. The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the inspired tidal volume. d. The level of pressure support is applied in proportion to the work of breathing.