Natural, synthetic, or endogenous morphine-related substances are known as:

A) opioids
B) narcoleptics
C) exudates
D) alkaloids


A) opioids
Opioids are natural, synthetic, or endogenous morphine-related substances of certain legal status that are used for moderate to severe pain.

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a. extensor carpi radialis and extensor digitorum muscles. b. extensor carpi radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis. c. extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digitorum. d. extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus and the extensor carpi ulnaris.

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You are transporting a 44-year-old male patient who was stung multiple times by fire ants. Which of these statements made by the patient should concern you most?

A) "I am beginning to feel itchy all over and I'm developing hives." B) "The bites are really beginning to hurt more." C) "I took some Motrin this morning for a headache." D) "My hand seems to be more swollen now."

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A low-flow bubble humidifier is running at 4 L/min and is not whistling. Which action should be taken at this time?

a. No action should be taken because this is normal. b. Increase the flow to make it whistle. c. Replace the spring-loaded valve. d. Change the unit because there is a leak.

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Jenna has a penicillin allergy. Which of the following alerts in an EHR would detect this allergy?

What will be an ideal response?

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