Patients under the age of 65 who are blind or widowed or who have serious long-term disabilities, such as ____, may be entitled to Medicare. 

A. asthma
B. kidney failure
C. pneumonia
D. stomach ulcers
E. gallstones


B. kidney failure
Workers of any age who have chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring transplant are eligible for Medicare.

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The muscle that generates a joint action is called the _______________ or _______________ _____________ (two words), which is opposed by its _______________

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

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Which of the following is true regarding transferring prescriptions from one pharmacy to another?

a. Only one prescription fill can be transferred. b. There must be a paper trail for the DEA and SBOP. c. Prescriptions cannot be transferred within the municipal boundaries of any city. d. Both pharmacies may process insurance claims for the same fill if it has already been labeled.

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How does von Willebrand's disease (VWD) differ from Bernard-Soulier syndrome? Correlate the pathophysiology of both disorders in your response. Name at least two laboratory tests that differentiate each

What will be an ideal response?

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Which symptoms that are specific to a severe head injury should you look for? 

A. Headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue B. Leakage of clear or bloody fluid from the ears or nose, seizures, and respiratory arrest C. Memory loss, pallor, listlessness, and temporary loss of vision D. Staggering gait, sluggishness, or irritability E. Profuse bleeding at the site of injury

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