Compute 558+434 without first converting to improper fractions. Show all work on your paper and simplify your answer.

Neuraxial anesthesia causes a blockade of the sympathetic nervous system, called a sympathectomy. What is the extent of the sympathectomy with spinal anesthesia?

Which buffering system is the second most important buffering system?

In a patient who has metabolic acidosis for which sodium bicarbonate administration would be contraindicated, which medication can be substituted?

Which block is NOT included in lumbar plexus blocks? 

The last line of defense in acid-base balance is the

Which position increases venous return and preload, reduces lung capacities, and is associated with an increase in ventilation:perfusion (V:Q) mismatching?

In order for bicarbonate to be reabsorbed from the renal tubule, it must react with secreted ______ to form carbonic acid. 

Moving proximally to distally down the arm, place the brachial plexus nerve roots in the correct order

The Artery of Adamkiewicks supplies blood to what portion of the spinal cord?