Which of the following is NOT used to treat peptic ulcer?

A) Antibiotics
B) Proton pump inhibitors
C) Laxatives
D) Acid blockers


C) Laxatives
Laxatives are not used to treat peptic ulcer, but all the other choices are common treatments for this condition.

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Which of the following is a sign of a tension pneumothorax?

A) There is hypertension and the associated change in breathing pattern. B) The trachea deviates away from the injured side of the thorax. C) Jugular veins in the neck are flat and nondistended. D) There is hyperresonance to percussion on the affected side.

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The second-most common group of drugs taken by elderly patients is:

A. sedatives and hypnotics B. antiarrhythmics C. diuretics D. anticoagulants

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Insights that can be gained from reviewing actions that occurred during a crisis can lead to:

a. Corrective policies and procedures. b. The initiation of additional preventive measures. c. Implementation of educational sessions. d. All of these.

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic phrases given

Idiopathic hypotension, permanent

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