______________ is defined as harmful effects associated with drug overdose

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Toxicity: toxic doses. Acute toxicity results in an overdose when an individual dose is too large and is taken at one time. Chronic toxicity occurs when the dose effects accumulate over time.

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Which of the following statements regarding the indication and application of traction splints is TRUE?

A) Traction splints prevent bone ends from overriding, lessen pain, and may help relax muscular contraction. B) If the femur fracture is associated with instability about the ankle, apply the hitch to the lower leg three inches above the site of the fractured malleolus. C) If the femur fracture is associated with pelvic instability, application of the PASG prior to the traction splint may minimize the potential bleeding. D) Traction splints cannot be utilized in open femur fractures.

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Exhaled nitric oxide is used to monitor the effectiveness of which drug used in the treatment of asthma?

a. Anticholinergic bronchodilators b. Beta adrenergic bronchodilators c. Inhaled corticosteroids d. Leukotriene inhibitors

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Correct points of entry position are determined by directing the central rays of the x-ray beam at the center of the image receptor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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HMOs are also referred to as ________ ________

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