The abbreviation STD means:

A. standard.
B. sexually transmitted disease.
C. straight transmitted disease.
D. standard procedure.


Answer: B

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Your patient is an 87-year-old man complaining of chest pain. He knows his name, the date, and where he is, as well as what led him to call 911. He states he is prescribed several medications but cannot remember their names. You should:

A) ask a family member if he or she knows what medications he takes. B) call his physician to verify his medications. C) try to guess his medications based on his medical history. D) document that the patient is not fully alert.

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A) inspiratory reserve volume B) tidal volume C) residual volume D) expiratory reserve volume

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As the iris of the eye contracts and relaxes, an opening at its center, called the _______________, grows larger or smaller, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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