Abacavir (Ziagen®) is also referred to as:

A) TRZ
B) ABC
C) AZT
D) ZDV


B) ABC
B) Abacavir (Ziagen®) is also referred to as ABC. It is an analog of the naturally occurring pyrimidine known as guanine. It is approved only for HIV-1 infection, and should always be combined with other antiretroviral drugs.

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A) Worker's compensation claims B) Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act C) Compensation D) Working conditions

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To administer aspirin in the prehospital setting, which of the following must be satisfied?

A) Approval from medical direction B) Patient prescription for aspirin C) Age of less than 65 years D) Systolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg

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Certified Coding Specialist certification is offered by the ____.

What will be an ideal response?

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After an initial attempt to ventilate an unresponsive apneic patient fails, you reposition the patient's head and reattempt ventilation without success. You should next:

A: administer 5 to 10 abdominal thrusts and reattempt to ventilate. B: turn the patient onto his side and deliver 5 to 10 back slaps. C: perform chest compressions, open the airway, and look in the mouth. D: perform continuous chest compressions until ALS personnel arrive.

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