When forming your general impression of a patient with a medical complaint, it is important to remember that:

A. the majority of medical patients you encounter are also injured.
B. it is during the general impression that assessment of the ABCs occurs.
C. most serious medical conditions do not present with obvious symptoms.
D. the conditions of many medical patients may not appear serious at first.


Answer: D. the conditions of many medical patients may not appear serious at first.

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A new client has an artificial hip. You should:

A) Avoid massage in that area B) Proceed as you would for a natural hip C) Assume the client has cleared massage with his physician before coming to you D) Check recommended restrictions in range of motion for the replacement hip

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Most dental offices have a computerized system

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following medications is classified as a fibric acid derivative?

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