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Barbituates Four main categories: 1. Ultra-short-acting - used to induce surgical anesthesia 2. Short-acting 3. Intermediate-acting - used as sedative-hypnotics 4. Long-acting Butalbital Barbituate. Used in treatment of migraines. Phenobarbital Barbituate. Used as anticonvulsant. Pentobarbital Barbituate. Used to relieve intracranial pressure following trauma. Atropine Belladonna Alkaloid. Derived from certain plants including jimson weed and deadly nightshad...

This person, a NASA scientist, stated that they found alien remains on Earth and they could prove it: a) Richard Doll b) Richard Hoover c) James Lovelock d) Carl Sagan e) Tyron Hayes b) Richard Hoover Cyanobacteria fossils were found in meteorites, which NASA says proves that there is life on other planets. True or False False Antarctica's blood red waterfall can be blamed on: a) Sulfer b) Iron c) Methane d) Carbon Dioxide e) Chloride b) Iron To give a nonhuma...

CHAPTER 3—ECOSYSTEMS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK? MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Scientists estimate that tropical rain forests contain up to half of the earth’s land plants and animal species. What percentage of the world’s land surface do tropical rain forests cover? a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 10 e. 12 ANS: A PTS: 1 TOP: 3-0 Core Case Study: Tropical Rain Forests Are Disappearing KEY: Bloom's: Remember NOT: New 2. The disappearance of the tropical rain forests is an import...

Photosynthesis - Conversion of light energy from the sun into chemical energy. Autotrophic - an organism capable of making their own food What are the 6 ingredients that most plants use to make food? - 1. nitrogen 2. phosphorus 3. calcium 4. water 5. sunlight 6. carbon dioxide Mycorrhizae - a fungus that grows in association with the roots of a plant in a symbiotic or mildly pathogenic relationship. They can increase nutrient uptake and prevent uptake of toxic compunds Endomyc...

Ornamental/Turf Pesticide Applicator's License Exam Study Guide Rated A+ What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTIFY THE PEST: Identify the problem: (Finding out whether the damage to a particular plant is caused by a pest or by an environmen...

all discarded materials (household, commercial, non-hazardous institutional, street sweepings, construction debris, and agricultural wastes Correct Answer-Solid Waste any disposable materials, which includes both recyclable and non-Recyclable Materials. Correct Answer-Refuse often used interchangeably with waste; overarching term that applies to anything that is leftover after it is used, while waste only refers to leftovers that cannot be recycled. Correct Answer-refuse refers to all ...

ANSC 221: Vitamins and Macro-Minerals Questions and Answers Rated A+ What vitamins are fat soluble? Vitamins A, D, E, K What vitamins are water soluble? C and B-complex What is the primary function of fat soluble vitamins? take care of structure of the body What is the primary function of water soluble vitamins? intermediary metabolism Which vitamins are toxic if they are overfed? A and D What are the 3 forms of vitamin A? retinol, retinal, retinoic acid What is the precurs...

WSU Biology 106 Final (Hellman&Carloye) with Verified Solutions Independent variable Value does not depend on another factor Dependent variable Value depends on another factor Controlled variable Kept the same throughout the experiment What are the two key tissues that allow plants to transport water or organic nutrients, respectively, over long distances? Xylem - water and minerals from roots to shoots Phloem - transports sugars from photosynthesis to where they are needed...

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

EFMB Part 2 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified All of the following are considered health threats to Soldiers in the field except ____. 1. Hazardous plants and animals 2. Entomological hazards 3. Food and waterborne diseases 4 . Non-toxic industrial materials 5. Deployment related stress - Correct Answer Non-toxic industrial materials The principles of preventive medicine measures include which of the following : 1. Field Sanitation teams train Soldiers in preventive medi...