A study on the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment that showed fewer symptoms among the placebo group may be explained by the

- patients' positive expectations of the medication.
- selection bias.
- strict adherence to study protocol.
- compliance with treatment schedule.


- patients' positive expectations of the medication.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A 54-year-old female is conscious and alert and in significant pain after a coral snake bite to her hand. You note two small puncture wounds surrounded by a swollen, red area. She states that she is nauseous and has chills. Your management of this patient should include immobilization of the affected arm and:

A) placing it at the level of the heart. B) placing it below the level of the heart with a constricting band proximal to the wound. C) elevating it above the level of the heart. D) placing it at the level of the heart with ice packs to the affected area.

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Untreated atelectasis can result in which of the following? 1. Decreased shunting 2. Increased shunting 3. Hypercapnia 4. Hypocapnia

a. 1 and 3 c. 1 and 4 b. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4

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Placing restorations is also known as __________ dentistry

a. operative b. operating c. restorative d. Both a and c

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