Which of the following would be recommended for management of a patient suffering from an acute convulsive episode?
A) furosemide
B) phenobarbital
C) digoxin
D) chloral hydrate (Noctec)
B
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A) Top B) Side C) Back D) Front
A benefit of a voice mail system is that
A. a receptionist routes calls to the appropriate extension. B. a person answers the telephone. C. callers never receive a busy signal. D. callers receive information on how to locate a doctor.
The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth. B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery. C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein. D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery.
A 62-year-old alcoholic has fallen and sustained a head injury. He states he does not want to be treated and becomes combative when you try to examine him. Your BEST course of action would be to:
A) transport him against his will. B) treat him under the doctrine of implied consent. C) restrain him so that you can assess him. D) contact medical direction.