Which is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States?

A. Alcohol
B. Sedatives
C. Marijuana
D. Methamphetamine


c
Rationale: Marijuana is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. It is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant.

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A) Direct circulation B) Osmosis C) Diffusion D) Indirect circulation

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You have been called to a home by neighbors because they are concerned for the welfare of the children inside. On scene, you find two children left by themselves. They are playing in a filthy room with no light or heat. They are dirty and have insect bites all over their bodies. One is in a soiled diaper and has hard stool caked to the buttocks. The EMT would best recognize this situation as one of:

A) Neglect B) Parental negligence C) Physical abuse D) Felonious care

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Where does the optic foramen enter the bony orbit?

medial orbit lateral orbit apex of the orbit base of the orbit

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You respond to the aid of a 19-year-old patient who is reported to have taken an overdose of a prescribed medication. She exhibits combativeness and severe tremors. Her blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and her pulse is 132. Sinus tachycardia appears on her ECG. Which of the following classification of drugs is most likely to cause these symptoms?

A) Benzodiazepines
B) Amphetamines
C) Opiates
D) Barbiturates

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