Eight weeks after surgery, a patient without pain still takes oxycodone and acetaminophen (Percocet) four to six times a day. What phenomenon do you recognize?
a. Addiction
b. Dependence
c. Withdrawal
d. Tolerance
ANS: B
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A) 4 to 6 hours B) 6 to 8 hours C) 10 to 12 hours D) 12 to 14 hours
What is contraindicated for a patient performing Buerger-Allen exercises?
a. Lying on the stomach b. Raising legs for 2 minutes until they blanch c. Lowering the legs until the color returns d. Keeping legs flat for 5 minutes and then repeat the exercise
What question helps determine the significance of a research study?
a. "Does this study build on previous work in the area?" b. "Is the report well written and easy to read, thereby conveying the essence and importance of the research?" c. "Is the topic of the study one that is of interest to the researcher?" d. "Will this study provide significant statistical information?"
First aid is intended to:
-take the place of medical treatment -ensure the victim's confidence -only take care of injuries for which medical care is not needed -provide temporary assistance until proper medical care, if needed, is obtained