A 17-year-old male patient was stung by an unidentified insect. On scene, the sting site to his right forearm showed some redness and mild swelling. During the reassessment, which statement made by the patient would indicate that venom from the sting is being absorbed into the bloodstream?

A) "The bite seems to be hurting worse now."
B) "I think that my arm is more swollen."
C) "The area around the bite feels numb."
D) "I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy."


D) "I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy."

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A practice that specializes in obstetrics and gynecology might have which of the following types of reading material available for patients?

A) Hunting and fishing magazines B) Men's sports magazines C) Women's fashion magazines D) Men's health magazines

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What should be done with drugs that will expire within 6 months?

a. Mark or label with an expiration sticker. b. Rotate to the back of the shelf so they will not be dispensed. c. Return them to the manufacturer before the expiration date for full credit. d. Return them to the manufacturer before the expiration date for partial credit.

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What is the match called when one human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is mismatched?

a. A b. BU c. C d. D

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Diastolic pressure is the:

A) midpoint of pressure. B) lowest point of pressure. C) highest point of pressure. D) none of the above.

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