Which of the following adverse effects is of concern regarding calcium channel blockers?

a. metallic taste
b. angioedema
c. gingival enlargement
d. skin irritation


c. Orthostatic hypotension and gingival enlargement are common adverse effects.

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Also known as a simple fracture, a(n) ________ fracture does NOT involve a break in the skin. This type of fracture is completely internal

a. closed b. open c. comminuted d. transverse

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The patient presents with a small bump in the eyelid as a result of a clogged oil gland. The surgeon performs an excision for removal of the ______________ .

a. chalazion b. blepharoptosis

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What term is used to describe a torn ligament?

a. Sprain b. Strain c. Disunion d. Subluxation

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Darryl is a medical assistant who works in a small facility that could offer him many different kinds of responsibilities, if he had the proper training, so his goal is to become a multiskilled health professional. He wants to expand his knowledge to become a phlebotomy technician and an ECG technician, and maybe a surgical technician. He realizes that if he becomes credentialed in all of these areas, the continuing education requirements will be quite large. Which of the following credentialing organizations would you recommend to Darryl?

A. American Association of Medical Assistants B. American Medical Technologists C. National Center for Competency Testing D. National Healthcareer Association E. National Association for Health Professionals

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