________ is the pattern of compulsive substance abuse characterized by a continued psychological and physiological craving or need for the substance and its effects

a. Dependency
b. Abuse
c. Addiction
d. Compulsion


c.Addiction

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Arterial blood gas analysis reveals mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalemia; her vital signs are within normal limits. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time? a. Chest physiotherapy every 4 hours b. Continuous positive airway pressure +5 cm H2O c. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation every 2 hours d. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing 35 cm H2O Q4

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Railroads use ____ on the highway.

A. larger placards than B. the same placarding system as C. less information than placards D. smaller print than placards

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Squamous cell carcinoma can occur in the ear canal

A) True B) False

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Which of the following is true of a cervical dislocation?

A. It produces many of the same signs as a fracture. B. It is an inflammatory condition of the sciatic nerve. C. It usually results from the violent flexion of the forearm. D. It occurs less frequently in sports than does a fracture.

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