You respond to call for trouble breathing. When you arrive, you find a 75 year old man struggling to breathe. You notice he has gurgling sounds when breathing, and he is coughing up pink fluid . The patient has swollen ankles, and he tells you he had a heart attack 6 months ago. What should you do?

Answer: he might have Congestive Heart Failure

Explanation:

A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs, and rapid heartbeat.

Treatments can include eating less salt, limiting fluid intake, and taking prescription medications. In some cases a defibrillator or pacemaker may be implanted.

Identifying Medical Fraud

If a person claims to have a pharmacist's license, but really does not, this is an example of _________ .

If a person practices medical fraud, it can lead to ___________.

Visit the HIPAA Fast Fact website located in the FYI box in Section 2.8. Summarize the information found on the website, and write a brief scenario that illustrates how the information could be put into practice at a physician's office or hospital.

Taniya, who is 68, discusses with her doctor how some of her knuckles are hurting more and more frequently. The doctor describes how joints such as knuckles weaken with aging as cartilage softens and breaks down. The doctor then prescribes a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug called celecoxib. Why will celecoxib help Taniya?

The drug will increase osteoblast activity to help reduce the damage caused by osteoporosis, thereby slowing the effects of aging.
The drug will stop osteoclast activity in order to reverse the signs of aging caused by osteoporosis.
The drug will increase prostaglandin production and reduce inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, thereby reversing the signs of aging.
The drug will stop prostaglandin production and end inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, thereby slowing the effects of aging.

Logan is planning to start up a private practice as a veterinarlan to treat companion animals. What type of locality should he consider for setting
up his practice if he wants to maximize his chances of financial success?
OA
a rural area that already has many veterinarians
OB
a high-income area with few established veterinary clinics
Ос.
an area next to a forest with few residents
OD
an area close to the sea

In science, a theory
A always generates accurate findings.
B) is an unverified idea or abstract concept.
is a testable explanation for a set of facts or observations.
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D
is based on several hypotheses.
is diametrically opposed to empiricism.