Which of the following conditions will put the elderly patient at risk for drug toxicity?

A) Loss of total fluid volume
B) Decreased fat stores
C) Polypharmacy
D) All of the above


D

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A. water B. oil C. toxins D. minerals

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Verbal communication is considered to be oral, ________, or symbolic

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Most allergens are airborne.

a. true
b. false 

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Which of the following patients would benefit MOST from the application and inflation of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG)?

A. Unilateral femur fracture with a BP of 100/60 mm Hg B. Closed head trauma with a BP of 160/90 mm Hg C. Chest trauma with a systolic BP of 60 mm Hg D. Unstable pelvis with a BP of 80/50 mm Hg

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