Inability to resist an impulse to perform some act that is harmful to oneself or others, such as pathological gambling, stealing (kleptomania), setting fires (pyromania), or having violent rages, is known as ________

a. personality disorder
b. mood disorder
c. impulse control disorder
d. schizophrenia


c

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A) Sensitization B) Anaphylaxis C) Hypersensitivity D) Localized allergic reaction

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What is the half-life of COHb on FIO2 0.21 at 1 atm?

A. 10 hours B. 5 hours C. 15 hours D. 20 hours

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Xerostomia is the abnormal dryness of the mouth

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ is the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive on the scene and to act proactively to avoid a negative impact.

a. situational awareness b. situational consciousness c. situational alertness d. situational disregard

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