Signs and symptoms of subluxation include: (select all that apply)
a. Pain
b. Swelling
c. Hemorrhage
d. Limitation of movement
e. Joint deformity
ANS: A, B, D, E
Signs and symptoms of dislocations or subluxations include pain, swelling, limitation of motion, and joint deformity.
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If a drug is dangerous, poisonous or in some way interferes with a person's normal functioning, that drug is said to be
A. toxic B. addictive C. illicit D. acute
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