What is the mandible?

What will be an ideal response?


The mandible is the nonfixed (movable) lower jaw.

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You are called for a man who is not acting right. His wife says he was outside working in the garden but didn't come in for lunch when he was called. She went to check on him and found him sitting next to a stump, confused. You assessment shows a pulse rate of 58, blood pressure of 186/82, respirations of 16, and one of his pupils is dilated. You are unable to detect any signs of trauma and you

don't see any obvious indication that he has fallen. You should suspect a(n): A) nontraumatic brain injury. B) insecticide poisoning. C) closed head injury. D) open head injury.

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Viagra® is an example of a(n):

A) trade name. B) chemical name. C) official name. D) generic name.

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Which of the following, regarding appointments, should always be documented in the patient's medical record?

a. Time change of appointment b. Patient arrival late for appointment c. Cancellation or no-show of appointment d. Patient inquiry of time of appointment

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The __________ nervous system controls digestion, constriction of the pupils of the eye, and smooth muscle contractions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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