What is the first confirmatory sign of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?

A) lethargy and increased FiO2 requirements
B) increased abdominal girth
C) guaiac-positive stool
D) excessive diarrhea

C

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Your patient is a 61-year-old man complaining of sudden onset mid-sternal chest pain. His color is ashen and he is diaphoretic. He takes an aspirin daily as well as medication for hypertension. His blood pressure is 100/60. His heart rate is 110. Respiration rate is 26. Pulse oximeter reads 96 percent on room air. Which of the following BEST describes side-effects you could see from nitroglycerin

administration? A) Anti-ischemic effects B) An increase in preload C) Bradycardia from vasodilation D) Hypotension

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The ability to resist infection and disease through the activation of specific defenses is known as:

A. immune response B. immunity C. hypersensitivity D. tolerance

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