Which of the following is a serious complication of a fall with chest injuries suffered by a 75-year-old male?

A) Blood clots B) Bruised ribs C) Collapsed lungs D) Pneumonia


D

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Which one of the following statements made by another EMT, regarding chest pain and acute coronary syndrome, should you agree with?

A) "If the chest pain started during activity, it is most likely cardiac. If the pain started while the patient was at rest, it is most likely not cardiac." B) "If the patient's chest pain does not go away with nitroglycerin, the EMT should assume that the medication is expired and ineffective." C) "If the patient experiences chest pain that radiates into the left arm, it is most likely a heart attack. If the pain radiates anywhere else, it is most likely not cardiac in origin." D) "Many patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome do not have actual chest pain; rather, they experience a sensation of discomfort or pressure."

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The relationship of how the volume of a gas varies with temperature is known as _____ law

a. Gay-Lussac's c. Charles' b. Newton's d. Boyle's

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Which of the following are true regarding glucocorticoids?

1. They work through activation of intracellular receptors. 2. Relief is immediate. 3. Daily compliance is essential to controlling inflammation in asthma. 4. They work in a similar fashion to adrenergic bronchodilators. a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 3, and 4 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Which of the following foods would be restricted or prohibited for patients taking MAOIs?

A) roast chicken B) guacamole C) milk D) fresh carrots

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