Which of the following is a way for a terminal patient to die with minimal medical intervention and maximal control?
A. Hanging himself or herself
B. Refusing water
C. Jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge
D. Refusing food
E. Taking an overdose of aspirin
Answer: D
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a. neural ischemia. b. whiplash. c. translational strain. d. a Jefferson fracture.
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On an atrial pressure tracing, which wave corresponds to atrial diastole?
a. a wave c. R wave b. c wave d. P wave
Besides myocardial ischemia, what else can cause ST segment depression?
A. Congestive heart failure B. Hypertension C. Bundle branch block D. Certain medications