Which substance puts a person at the greatest risk for HIV and hepatitis B?
a. Alcohol
b. Opiates
c. Cocaine
d. Marijuana
ANS: B
The use of opiates coupled with sharing needles put the user at risk for HIV and hepatitis B.
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Complete the following ECG criteria for a sinus arrhythmia:
Rhythm ________________________________________ Rate ________________________________________ P waves ________________________________________ PR interval ________________________________________ QRS duration ________________________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word
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a. uses his or her little finger to administer the medication. b. asks the mother if she would prefer administering the medication. c. uses his or her index finger to administer the medication. d. applies a local anesthetic to the anus before administering the medication.
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