A patient has taken a medication that increases the activity of his sympathetic nervous system. Which one of the following signs and symptoms would the EMT expect to find?

A) Decreased heart rate
B) Dilated pupils
C) Low blood pressure
D) Dry and flushed skin


B

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A patient with injury to Broca's expressive language area:

a. Cannot speak, or can articulate only a few brief words b. Can speak fluidly but does not make sense c. Cannot understand language

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The gastric juice is an acidic substance mainly composed of which enzyme?

A. ptyalin B. salivary amylase C. pepsin D. hydrochloric acid

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All of the following are components of continuous quality improvement except:

a. periodic run reviews b. remedial training c. internal reviews and audits d. public seminars and meetings

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The walk-in patient is

a. a person who requires medical service, but calls the same day or day before an appointment and must be fit into the schedule. b. a person who comes to the medical office seeking service without having first made an appointment. c. a person who has not received services from the physician within the past three years. d. none of the above.

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