A disease of the muscle is known as

myopathy
organopenia
dystrophy
atrophy


myopathy

Rationale: Dystrophy is abnormal development; myopathy is muscle disease; organopenia is a nonsense distractor.

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A) under sturdy furniture. B) away from an inside wall. C) away from glass that could shatter. D) in the open, away from trees or telephone and electrical lines.

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The generic name for Deltasone® is:

A) Hydrocortisone. B) Triamcinolone. C) Fludrocortisone. D) Prednisone.

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After completion of the initial assessment, you should consider top priority transport for the following patients EXCEPT an adult:

A) with a respiratory rate greater than 10 breaths per minute. B) with multiple lacerations and controlled bleeding. C) with a pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute. D) that is alert but not oriented.

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This condition is seen in the deeper areas of partial-thickness burns and is helped by good burn care and fluid resuscitation:

a. zone of hyperemia b. zone of coagulation c. zone of stasis d. zone of necrosis

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