Which of the following medications is recommended in nonimmunocompromised individuals with herpes labialis?
a. acyclovir cream
b. acyclovir tablets
c. nystatin cream
c. nystatin tablets
a. Acyclovir 5% cream is recommended for these patients. Since these patients do not have a compromised immune system a systemic drug is not needed.
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Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, the EMT must ensure that the:
A) nitroglycerin is prescribed for the patient. B) patient rates his chest pain as 10 out of 10. C) systolic blood pressure is greater than 110 mmHg. D) patient is standing in an upright position.
A _____________________ can carry water in a single riser for both fire protection systems
a. wet pipe and dry pipe sprinkler system b. combined standpipe and sprinkler system c. wall post indicator valve (WPIV) and post indicator valve (PIV) d. fire department connection (FDC)
There is likely to be more ______________ claims at the beginning of the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10
a. denied b. pending (request for more information) c. approved d. postponed
If an athlete is exposed to a bloodborne pathogen, which of the following should NOT occur?
A. Meeting with a counselor B. Notification of the coach C. Completion of a medical evaluation form D. Performance of a blood test