Discuss the medical benefits of narcotics


• Pain relief
• Antitussive (stops coughs)
• Diarrhea (slows down motility of colon)

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The term nulligravida means: “_____________ pregnancies.”

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

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Which of the following ideas does mindfulness meditation emphasize?

A. To be healthy, it is important to meditate for at least an hour every day in a quiet room. B. To live in the present, you must understand that the most significant thing you have control over is your attitude. C. It is important to realize that humans live in the past, present, and future, and we should try to understand their connection. D. It is possible not to worry or be stressed if we take time to learn how to rid our minds of all negative thoughts. E. Everyone will be stressed at times, but for at least a few minutes a day it is important to have a time when you forget about that stress.

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Which group is least at risk of accidental poisoning?

a. Infants c. Healthy adults b. Older adults d. Dementia patients

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A carcinoma is a:

a. malignant tumor of connective tissue b. benign tumor of bone c. sarcoma of the skin d. malignancy of the skin

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