Most of our energy is typically expended on basic body functions that account for 60 to 75% of total energy expenditure; this energy use is called:

a. resting metabolic rate
b. basal metabolic rate
c. thermic effect of food
d. resting energy expenditure

The purity of ecstasy is always in question, why? (short answer)

Which of these are fast-acting compounds that attack ocygen-dependent tissues known to be particularly sensitive to these compounds? a.nerveb.vesicantsc.cyanide compoundsd.pulmonary

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery