When the term "cause" is used in epidemiology, it refers to something that brings about an effect or result.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Beta-1 receptors are found in the:
A) Lungs. B) Heart. C) Blood. D) Brain.
Fibrinolytics achieve their therapeutic action by:
A) interfering with the clotting cascade. B) breaking up a thrombus that has formed. C) blocking the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin. D) decreasing platelet aggregation.
The abbreviation "NPO" means
A) morning B) amount C) nothing by mouth D) as desired
A 40-year-old man presents with bizarre behavior. His speech is slurred and he is very belligerent. His blood glucose level is 35 mg/dL. The patient tells you to get out of his house. You should:
A) administer oxygen only until you can obtain a court order to start an IV and administer dextrose. B) utilize law enforcement to help restrain the patient so that you can start an IV line and give him dextrose. C) monitor the patient's condition for 15 minutes and then begin emergency treatment if he does not improve. D) remain professional and advise the patient that he is not legally capable of refusing EMS treatment.