Which of the following diagnoses is currently used in most jurisdictions of the world to define a state of irreversible death?

a. higher brain death
b. myocardial infarction
c. respiratory arrest
d. whole brain death


d

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What kind of tablet is placed under the tongue, allowing the medicine to be absorbed directly by the lining of the mouth and bypassing the GI tract?

A) Effervescent B) Sublingual C) Buccal D) Fast-dissolving

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You are treating a male patient with chest pain caused by the complete occlusion of one of the coronary arteries. What would you most likely expect with this patient?

A) His pain will be reduced with aspirin. B) His pain will be alleviated with nitroglycerin. C) His pain will go away with oxygen. D) His pain will not be alleviated with any of the above medications.

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The choice of wound dressing is dependent upon all of the following EXCEPT:

a. location of the incision or wound b. type and amount of drainage expected c. ambulatory status of the patient post-op d. condition of the incision/wound upon closure

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An advantage of becoming an active member in a professional organization is the opportunity for ____. 

A. viewing classified ads B. checking Internet sites C. access to temporary employment agencies D. seeing a school counselor E. networking opportunities

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