What is the correct term for a patient who has a compulsive, continuous use of tobacco that has resulted in significant clinical manifestations?
A. Abuse
B. Exposure
C. Dependence
D. Use
Answer: C
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A) The minute volume is greater than normal. B) The respiratory rate is faster than normal. C) The respiratory rate is slower than normal. D) The minute volume is less than normal.
What is the FIRST step if an inspector finds negative conditions at a construction or demolition site?
A. Close site until contractor complies B. Formal citations filed against contractor C. Notify police department and shut down all access to site D. Notify contractor and ensure conditions are returned to approved design
A state's Good Samaritan law would NOT protect the health care provider(s) in which of these situations?
A) When an EMT is working for a volunteer EMS system and performs an act of gross negligence B) When an EMT is off duty, but stops to assist at a motor vehicle collision and functions in good faith C) When the EMT stops to help a collapsed person at a park while off duty by providing CPR, but the patient still dies D) When a nurse or physician who is off duty stops to assist at an EMS call where paid EMTs are present, but the patient still dies
Sylvia is 36, and complains of a somewhat sudden loss of hearing over the past several weeks. She states that there is the sensation of fullness in her right ear, and that she has had episodes of vertigo. He also states she hears ringing and hissing, and at times, a roaring noise. Careful examination of both ears shows no evidence of otitis media or other issues. An MRI scan shows no reason for
the hearing loss. She is eventually diagnosed with autoimmune inner ear disease and is started on prednisone. Depending on her response to the prednisone, she may be switched to methotrexate. She schedules a follow-up appointment in two weeks. the hearing loss. She is eventually diagnosed with autoimmune inner ear disease and is started on prednisone. Depending on her response to the prednisone, she may be switched to methotrexate. She schedules a follow-up appointment in two weeks. Dx: Autoimmune inner ear disease First-listed diagnosis: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.