A physical or psychological dependence on a substance is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
addiction
An addiction is a physical or psychological dependence on a substance.
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A) A 22-year-old male who has just broken up with his girlfriend of six months B) An 18-year-old male who was just arrested for possession of marijuana C) A 72-year-old widow who was just informed of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease D) A 34-year-old male who has been in and out of prison and was just convicted of receiving stolen property
You are planning a patient transport that will take approximately 1 hr. The patient requires manu-al ventilation with 10 L/min of O2. What is the minimum number of full E cylinders you would take with you?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
Your patient is experiencing torsades de pointes. What is the proper medication, dose, and route to treat her arrhythmias?
a. Propafenone, 1 g, IV b. Lidocaine, 1 g, PO c. Sodium bicarbonate, 1 mEq/kg, IV d. Magnesium sulfate, 1 to 2 g, IV
Match the six Swedish massage technique categories with the correct description below
A) slide over skin B) lift and squeeze C) quivering or trembling motion D) percussive, stimulating movements E) rubbing surfaces together F) static pressure 1) effleurage 2) petrissage 3) friction 4) tapotement 5) vibration 6) touch without movement