Health Science Final

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The constant state of fluid balance is...

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homeostasis

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Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained is...

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Informed consent

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A form a dementia that causes progressive changes in the brain cells is...

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Alzheimers Disease

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Under standard precautions, what personal protective equipment should be worn during the birth a baby?

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Gloves, gown, mask, protective eyewear

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Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays...

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enthusiasm

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A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is...

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living will

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The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood as it returns from the body cells is the ...

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Right atrium

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A bone break that pierces the skin is called...

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a compound frature

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Learning to work well with others demonstrates...

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team player

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The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium is the...

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Tricuspid Valve

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The pulse site used while taking blood pressure is...

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Brachial

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Difficult or labored respirations are...

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Dyspnea

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Dilated, swollen veins that have lost elasticity and cause stasis or decreased blood flow are...

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varicose veins

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The organ behind the stomach that produces enzymes and the hormone insulin is the...

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pancreas

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A respiratory disorder caused by a sensitivity to an allergen is..

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Asthma

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A group of inherited diseases that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy is...

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muscular dystrophy

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an inflamation of small, fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints is...

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bursitis

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Most fire emergency plans usually include all except...

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opening of all doors and windows to expel smoke

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the blood cells that fight infection are the

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leukocytes

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heart sounds are caused by

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the closing of the valves of the heart

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If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without the patient's written consent, this is called...

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invasion of privacy

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being willing to be held accountable for your actions is...

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responsibility

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any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of

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abuse

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areas where two or more bones join together

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joints

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the blood vessels that are more muscular and elastic than the other blood vessels are the...

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arteries

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a condition in which bones become porous and break easily is...

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osteoporosis

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if a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of

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false imprisonment

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Paralysis of the lower extremities is...

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paraplegia

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The federal assistance program that pays for the health care of individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind is...

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medicaid

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the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that prevents the blood from flowing back into the left atrium is the...

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mitral valve

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the body system that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi is the...

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respiratory system

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the use of the correct body mechanics is needed to...

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use the strongest muscles

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a pulse rate over 100 BPM except in children is...

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tachycardia

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a belief that college educated individuals are superior or uneducated individuals is an example of a/an

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bias

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an example of a disease that is probably NOT caused by stress

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Diabetes Mellitus

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The medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services...

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type A

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Condition that occurs when the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision is

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glaucoma

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a set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as

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ethics

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the muscle layer of the heart is the

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myocardium

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the site for all chemical reactions that take place in the cell is the..

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cytoplasm

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failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is...

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Negligence

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inflammation of a vein with the formation of a clot is

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thrombophlebitis

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a false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person's reputation is known as

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slander

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how much blood does the average adult have in their body?

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4-6 quarts

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in the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of

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portal of exit

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when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same, this is an example of

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sterotyping

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a pulse site at the neck is the

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carotid

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the theraputic diet that contains exchange lists that group food according to the type, nutrients, and calorie content is..

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diabetic diet

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the ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others is..

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sensitivity

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the exchange of information, thoughts, ideas is

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communication

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Showing truthfullness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is

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honesty

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HIPPA...

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provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care information

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the chamber of the heart that received oxygenated blood as it returns from the lungs is the

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left atrium

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for whom does TRICARE provide coverage for

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all military members, their family members and retired military members

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the part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance, and posture and muscle tone is the

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cerebellum

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the blood cells that contain hemoglobin

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erythrocytes

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the body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists with fighting infection are...

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lymphatic system

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the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to maintain a balanced state called

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homeostasis

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an N-95, P-100 or more powerful filtering mask such as a HEPA mask must be worn for

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airborne precautions

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a cerebrovascular accident commonly causes

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hemiplegia

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the medicare coverage that assits with payment for pharmaceutical expenses

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type D

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the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

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arteries

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What is not true about abuse?

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it is usually easy to prove

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the major source of human energy is

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carbohydrates

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the material in bones that produces red blood cells, platelets and some white blood cells is the

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red marrow

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the main type of care provided by hospice is

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palliative care

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the correct term for difficult swallowing is

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dysphagia

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when people have attained their full potential, or are what they want to be they have met the need for

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self-actualization

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the blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in the backward direction are the

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veins

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the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in times of emergency is the

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sympathetic

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the proper term for a blood clot is

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thrombus

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the most accurate method for taking a temperature is

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rectal

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which of the following is not caused by a virus?

A. common cold

B. TB

C. Hepatitis

D. Measles

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B - TB

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The largest artery in the body is the

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aorta

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the bright red color of blood indicates

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hemoglobin-carrying oxygen

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the proper term for the area between the vagina and anus in the female is the

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perineum

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an acute inflammation of nerve cells caused by the herpes virus is

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shingles

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the measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is

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temperature

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an inflammation of the brain frequently caused by a virus contracted by a mosquito bite is

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encephalitis

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when a dying person says "the lab tests are wrong, I cannot have cancer." the person is probably in the ___________ stage of dying

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denial

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an examaple of tort is

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slapping a patient

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DOB

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Date of Birth

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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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q4h

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every four hours

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OS

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left eye

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OD

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right eye

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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qid

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four times a day

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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PRN

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as needed

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pathology

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study of disease

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arteriosclerosis

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hardening of the arteries

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Hgb

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hemoglobin

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leukocyte

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white blood cells

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HOB

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head of bed

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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar

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includes all body processes relating to food

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nutrition

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If 2 fluid ounces = 60 mililiters, how many mililiters are in 7 ounces of cough syrup?

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