A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

A. an attorney.
B. a surrogate.
C. a spouse.
D. a parent.


B. a surrogate.

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A combining form that means eye is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The suffix -gram means a record or picture. 2. The suffix -scope means instrument for measuring. 3. The suffix -tome means instrument to cut. 4. The suffix -vasectomy means to surgically repair. 5. The suffix -pexy means surgical fixation.

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What does the term tachypnea mean?

A) slow breathing B) rapid breathing C) difficult breathing D) irregular breathing

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A drug is ordered at a dosage rate of 30 mg/kg/8 hr. For a patient who weighs 200 lb, how many milligrams should the patient be administered every 8 hours?

What will be an ideal response?

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