You are called for a patient who passed out with no apparent cause. Bystanders report that she was only out for a few seconds. The patient has a cardiac history and diabetes. The patient reports she was reading at the library and simply fell forward. Which of the following would be the MOST likely cause of her syncope?
A) Transient cardiac dysrhythmia
B) Fright from something she read
C) A focal motor seizure of short duration
D) An acute neurological disorder
Answer: A
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A) Contact the patient's parents for permission to treat him. B) Inspect the inside of his mouth. C) Determine how many peanuts he ingested. D) Check breath sounds for wheezing and assess the vital signs.
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a. three b. two c. five d. four
Which of the following is not a true statement about the minimum requirements for pharmacies set by the state boards of pharmacy?
a. Proper sinks must be installed with only hot running water. b. A comprehensive security system must be in place. c. A complete fire safety plan must be established. d. Quality control and training programs must be in place.