_____ is the failure of a bone to heal from a fracture.

a. Nonunion
b. Mal-union
c. Avascular necrosis
d. Osteomyelitis


Answer: a. Nonunion

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The body that consistently updated sterile compounding regulations is:

a. the U.S. Pharmacopeia b. state boards of pharmacy c. the Joint Commission d. the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board

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A tetanus toxoid is administered for an animal bite if the patient has not received one in the last ____. 

A. 6 months B. 2 years C. 4 to 6 years D. 7 to 10 years E. 15 years

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Anterior epistaxis originates from the lateral wall and posterior epistaxis from the nasal septum.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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