A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. As a side effect of the treatment, her white blood cell count is critically low. Given this situation, which sign or symptom should the EMT find particularly concerning?

A) History of diabetes
B) Oral temperature of 102.7°F
C) Complaint of weakness
D) Blood pressure of 102/64 mmHg


B) Oral temperature of 102.7°F

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Heme is composed of iron and:

a. Globin chains b. Oxygen c. Methemoglobin d. Protoporphyrin IX

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Sinus bradycardia is common among well-conditioned athletes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

Abnormal level of zinc in blood

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