Discontinuing life support and allowing a patient to die of the underlying disease is an example of _______
a. active euthanasia.
b. suicide
c. passive euthanasia.
d. none of the above.
c
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a. 1, 2, and 3 b. 2 and 4 c. 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
When the body is cool, capillaries dilate to retain heat.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Transhumanism is a perspective based on the idea that
A. all human bodies are in need of improvements. B. ableist ideology is destructive of human progress. C. God has created human beings as technology users. D. surgeries to improve bodies is a form of medical doping.
The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Promethazine HCl 25 mg, 1 po Q4-6 hours PRN nausea and vomiting #24 + 0 refills."
The pharmacist calls the physician about the patient's vomiting. The following prescription is given to the pharmacist: "Promethazine HCl 25 ml/2 ml ampule, Sig: patient to bring dose to physician's office for IM administration, dispense #1 amp + 0 refills." What is "IM" and explain how it would be administered.