Jack has been depressed because he is overwhelmed by all the expectations and responsibilities that he cannot seem to meet. because of this, jack turns to illegal substances. what is the most likely reason why jack decides to use illegal substances? to meet the expectationsto get a high feelingto have more friendsto cure his depression

Sushi or chicken tender with barbecue sauce? which is your favorite? which is better for your health?

Which of the following is not a possible cause of conduction deafness? a) cochlear nerve degeneration b) middle ear infection c) impacted cerumen d) otosclerosis

A24-year-old g4p2 woman at 34 weeks gestation complains of a cough and whitish sputum for the last three days. she reports that everyone in the family has been sick. she reports a high fever last night up to 102°f (38.9°c). she denies chest pain. she has a history of asthma with no previous intubations. she uses an albuterol inhaler, although she has not used it this week. vital signs are: temperature 98.6°f (37°c); respiratory rate 16/minute; pulse 94 beats/minute; blood pressure 114/78; peak expiratory flow rate 430 l/min (baseline documented in the outpatient chart = 425 l/min). on physical examination, pharyngeal mucosa is erythematous and injected. lungs are clear to auscultation. white blood cell count 8,700 mcl; arterial blood gases on room air (normal ranges in parentheses): ph 7.44 (7.36–7.44); po2 103 mm hg (> 100); pco2 26 mm hg (28–32); hco3 19 mm hg (22–26). chest x-ray is normal. what is the correct interpretation of this arterial blood gas?