A 71-year-old male presents with sudden diaphoresis, malaise, and near-syncope. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A. severe dehydration.
B. myocardial infarction.
Ans: B. myocardial infarction.
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a. either flexion or extension with gliding. b. flexion and extension with rotation in the same direction. c. flexion and extension with rotation in the opposite direction. d. either flexion or extension with counterrotation.
Today the symbol written as "Rx" is used as an abbreviation for a medical prescription. This symbol was originally:
A) An abbreviation for the Latin word recipere, meaning recipe. B) Written as a large X followed by a small r. C) Spelled out as Rex, Latin for king. D) An invocation of the Roman god Jupiter asking for his aid in effective treatment.
How does the size of the ultrasound head affect the intensity of an ultrasound intervention?
What will be an ideal response?
Succinylcholine would be given to
a. assist with mechanical ventilation. b. intubate patients. c. reduce blood pressure. d. reduce intracranial pressure.