When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that:
A) a cough with bloody sputum is typically observed.
B) hypotension is commonly associated with the infection.
C) a normal body temperature may be observed.
D) chest pain and chills are almost always present.
C
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A) clothing. B) aluminum. C) concrete. D) lead.
Astragalus is indicated for:
A) urinary tract infections B) diarrhea C) skin irritation D) upper respiratory infections
A key to selected symbols usually appears where in the ICD-9-CM manual?
A) in the index B) the bottom of each page C) in the appendix D) the introduction of each volume
Which of the following describes the action of a drug that is absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to other parts of the body?
A) Pharmacokinetics B) Remote C) Systemic D) local