Any combination of sedatives and hypnotics can be lethal; this is known as which of the following?

A) Tolerance
B) Progression
C) Additive effect
D) Toxicity


C) Additive effect
C) Any combination of sedatives and hypnotics can be lethal. This is known as an additive effect.

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a. Increased aggression b. Placidity and absence of emotional responses c. Deficits in language production d. Deficits in language comprehension

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At 37° C, water vapor exerts a partial pressure of ____ mm Hg and contains _____ mg H2O/L

a. 43.9; 47 c. 44; 44 b. 47; 43.9 d. 100; 100

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When an objective, unbiased group of physicians reviews claims to determine what payment is adequate for the services provided, the process is called __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O2 therapy? 1. Resting PaO2 of 55 mm Hg (room air) 2. Drop in SaO2 below 89% during ambulation 3. Resting arterial SaO2 below 88% (room air)

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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