Chronic/abusive use of nitrous oxide may cause ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


neuropathy. Chronic abuse of nitrous oxide is associated with a fall in the white blood cell count and neuropathy (nerve damage, including numbness of limbs).

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A. primary symptom B. chief complaint C. health sign D. medical history

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If a cardiac arrest patient were in asystole, which message would the AED provide?

A) "Shock advised" B) "Check electrodes" C) "No shock advised" D) "Press analyze"

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Which of the following is true concerning heat and moisture exchangers?

a. They are passover type A humidifiers. b. They might reduce the incidence of noso-comial infections. c. They are best-suited for long-term use on mechanical ventilators. d. They are able to provide a humidity output of 10 mg/L to 44 mg/L at 35? C.

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Which postal service provides for mailing items in various sizes of boxes or in certain envelopes for a set price, regardless of weight, as long as it is less than 70 pounds?

A) Express mail B) Second-day delivery C) Priority mail flat rate D) Media rate

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