Which of the following drugs act by increasing the force and velocity of myocardial systolic contraction?
A) cardiac glycosides
B) diuretics
C) vasodilators
D) anti-inflammatory drugs
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which of the following causes the vocal folds to return to their resting position after having been blown open during a cycle of phonation?
A) Negative pressure between vocal folds B) Positive pressure above vocal folds C) Elasticity of vocal folds D) a & b E) a & c
You are at the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old man who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and makes a sucking sound every time the patient takes a breath. The initial action of an OEC Technician should be which of the following actions?
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