A painful disease of the autoimmune system in which the synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened is _____

a. osteoarthritis b. rheumatoid arthritis
c. osteoporosis d. collagen disease


b

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A female patient has developed bacterial peritonitis after sustaining blunt trauma to the abdomen. Damage to what organ was most likely responsible for this condition?

A) Spleen B) Small intestine C) Liver D) Ovary

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Prior to assisting a patient with his epinephrine auto-injector, the EMT must ensure that:

A) The patient is improving B) On-line or off-line medical direction for epinephrine administration exists C) The medication is yellow in color D) The patient's heart rate and blood pressure are stable

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Explain why patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery are prone to developing pernicious anemia

What will be an ideal response?

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Under the TRICARE Prime plan, the provider who coordinates and manages a patient's medical care is referred to as the __________ manager

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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