To what does the term hepatic refer?
A) gallbladder
B) liver
C) pancreas
D) colon
B
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Which professional organization accepts pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and students, and has about 30,000 members?
A) APhA B) ASHP C) NPTA D) AAPT
Questions to ask about a patient's past medical history include all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A) surgeries or injuries. B) general state of health. C) adult diseases. D) duration of the pain.
You are doing CPR on a male patient who is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) were on scene first and applied the AED, which did not deliver a shock to the patient. The patient's wife is crying and asks how her husband is doing. Your response would be:
A) "I have to be honest, he is probably dead, but we are going to take him to the hospital so the doctor can examine him and make sure." B) "Why don't we wait until we get to the hospital to talk about your husband's condition?" C) "Right now he is not breathing and his heart is not beating, but we are doing everything we possibly can for him." D) "I am not a doctor, but his current condition is very grave and he will likely die, based on my previous experiences."
A confused and lethargic 24-year-old male patient has intentionally overdosed on a narcotic medication. His vital signs are as follows: pulse, 36; respirations, 10 breaths/min; blood pressure, 50/20 mmHg; and SpO2, 88% with 15 liters per minute of oxygen applied by Emergency Medical Responders. What is the greatest danger to this patient's well-being?
A) Decreased cellular perfusion B) Altered mental status C) Increased sympathetic nervous system stimulation D) Left ventricular heart failure