Define brain death.

What will be an ideal response?


Brain death is the final cession of bodily activity, used to determine when death actually occurs; circulatory and respiratory functions have irreversibly ceased, and the entire brain has irreversibly ceased to function.

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A) AMT B) CMA C) RMA D) CPC

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What is the recommended dosage of acetaminophen for a child weighing 6–11 pounds?

A) 0.4 mL of 80 mg/0.8 mL drops B) 0.5 mL of 160 mg/5 mL elixir C) 160 mg of 80 mg suppositories D) 160 mg of 80 mg chewable tablets

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Which of the following materials is used to make a night guard?

A) Orthodontic resin B) Composite resin C) Hard acrylic D) Denture acrylic

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Reorder ________ cards are used to indicate when it is time to order supplies again.

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

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