Amedical researcher hypothesizes that a new drug can reduce cholesterol. which of these would most likely be the dependent variable in a study involving this medication? a. the number of participants in the study. b. the ages of the people treated for cholesterol with other medications. c. the cholesterol level of the participants in the study. d. the number of people treated for high cholesterol with other medications.

Which of the following is an important function of child-directed speech? (a) it captures the infant’s attention and maintains communication. (b) it reduces the occurrence of infantile amnesia for the earliest memories of infancy. (c) it reduces the need for reciprocal interaction between caregivers and children. (d) it assists in prolonging rem sleep in infants.

Which of the following is not a fitness benefit of cycling a: very effective at burning fat b: provides an upper body workout c: provides an aerobic workout d: good exercise for out of shape people

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?