You are treating a patient who has overdosed on a narcotic. The greatest risk for this patient is:

A. respiratory depression
B. seizures
C. hypertension
D. hyperactivity


Answer: A. respiratory depression

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a. Kidney donors b. Dependent widows aged 50–65 c. Workers of all ages with ESRD d. The poor

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A ____________________ is a three-digit code in the ICD-9-CM manual that represents a single disease or a group of closely related conditions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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How many Z codes are permitted to be used only as first-listed diagnosis codes?

A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10

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A condition where the cementum of adjacent teeth is joined together is called "condensing osteitis."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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