The colored part of the eye, a smooth muscle that controls the diameter and size of the pupil

Abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement.

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells. 

A disorder in which an organ or tissue of the body wastes away.

A surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe) to allow direct access to the breathing tube.

A 44# dog has been prescribed medication with a strength of 20 mg/mL at a rate of 2.5 mg/kg/day (24 hours). The dog is to receive maintenance fluids at a rate of 40 mL/kg/day (24 hours). What volume of drug will be added to a 1-L bag of fluids?

A 68-year-old patient with severe COPD presents with: RR = 30/min SpO₂ = 85% PaCO₂ = 58 mm Hg pH = 7.34 The physician requests oxygen therapy while minimizing the risk of overoxygenation. What should the respiratory therapist recommend FIRST?

Which oxygen delivery device is classified as a high-flow, fixed-performance system?

What is the primary purpose of a pressure-reducing valve?

A flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent aspiration.