How many years does it take to be a cosmetologist

In 1996 california legalized the medical use of marijuana, even though it was still illegal under federal law. californians angel raich and diane monson used medical marijuana that they grew on their own property. when federal agents destroyed their plants, monson and raich sued, claiming, among other things, that the commerce clause did not permit the federal government to regulate activities that took place in their back yards and homes. the federal government argued that since consuming locally-grown marijuana for medical purposes affects the interstate market for marijuana, the federal government may regulate—and prohibit—such consumption. whose argument should prevail?

Which of these is a long-term goal? a. i want to lose two pounds in a month. b. dylan wants to finish reading his favorite book this week. c. thomas plans to invite his parents to his home for dinner. d. daisy wants to write a children’s book on nutrition

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly