When palpating the pulse of an elderly patient, you notice that there is an irregular pulsation without any kind of pattern or cycle to it. This is called:

A) pulsus alternans. B) an irregularly irregular pulse.
C) heart failure. D) pulsus paradoxus.


B

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A. HAPISOCS B. HIPASOCS C. HOPSACIS D. HISAPOCS

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The FDA provides dental professionals with information concerning various health products through their FDA ________

A) Review B) Writings C) Times D) Bulletin

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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