Which medications have been identified to present a low risk to someone who uses them, as long as the medication is used as directed on the label?
A) Controlled substances
B) Over-the-counter (OTC) substances
C) Regulated substances
D) Narcotic substances
Answer: B
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A) It usually occurs during the second trimester. B) The fallopian tubes cannot stretch to accommodate a fetus. C) It may cause painless bright red bleeding. D) The fertilized egg usually implants in the wall of the uterus.
You arrive on scene where an unresponsive patient is being treated. The OEC Technician on scene tells you that she thinks the patient may have had a stroke. You suggest to the patroller to first:
a. place a nasal airway and suction the patient. b. assist ventilations with a BVM. c. apply a nonrebreather mask and provide oxygen. d. determine if a pulse is present.
Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?
a. Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO) b. Vital capacity c. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second d. Total lung capacity
Advancing a pulmonary artery catheter into a smaller artery may cause which of the following complications?
a. Pneumothorax b. Air embolism c. Pulmonary infarction d. Ventricular fibrillation