Things!

Question 1

Release rate when taking blood pressure

Answer 1

deflate cuff at 2-3 mmHg per second

Question 2

Which antibody is passed through breastmilk?

Answer 2

IgG, responsible for passive immunity

Question 3

High potassium foods

Answer 3

Oranges, bananas, orange juice, potatoes, tomatoes, brown/wild rice, bran cereals, dairy foods, whole-wheat bread and pasta, beans and nuts

Question 4

Low potassium foods

Answer 4

apples, peaches, carrots, green beans, white bread/pasta, white rice, rice milk, cooked rice and wheat cereals/grits, apple, grape, cranberry juice

Question 5

Myasthenia gravis

Answer 5

A disease of muscle weakness. Can be caused by different types of antibodies blocking muscle receptors for acetylcholine or thymus producing these antibodies.

BASICALLY, caused by breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

S/S include: weakness or arms/legs, double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulties with speech, chewing, swallowing, and breathing.