The prescription drug Antivert to treat vertigo takes the anti- part of its name from the word antibiotic, which shows its drug action

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE
This is a false statement. The anti- in Antivert stands for antiemetic.

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Using the templates found in Appendix B: Templates for Create Your Practice at the back of the main textbook and the information presented in this unit, complete the following interactive exercises:

What will be an ideal response?

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Air bags are an example of a(n) ________ restraint

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

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When a life-threatening situation happens, what should you do?

A. Drive to the hospital if it is within 10 minutes. B. ?Attempt rescue techniques such as CPR even if you aren’t trained. C. Wait for symptoms to go away before calling 911. D. Give the injured person something to drink. E. ?Do not move the injured person.

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Contraceptive devices include

A. sponges B. spermicides C. condoms D. all of these

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