An embolus coming from a leg vein will most likely become lodged in a vessel in the 

A. liver.
B. lungs.
C. heart.
D. brain.


B. lungs.

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You have a patient that you suspect of being infected with pertussis (whooping cough). While performing the primary assessment, you note a deep cough with clear breath sounds. Her vital signs are: pulse 108, respirations 16, and SpO2 at 96% on room air. Given this scenario, which one of the following would be most appropriate?

A) Assist with a metered-dose inhaler. B) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula. C) Encourage the patient not to cough. D) Monitor the patient and transport.

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Sometimes a woman in the early stages of pregnancy notices a light discharge of blood. This may be spotting or it may be:

A. premature delivery. B. the sign of an STD. C. false labor. D. a miscarriage.

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Ritonavir is an example of the:

A) NRTIs B) NNRTIs C) PIs D) none of the above

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A cartridge of anesthesia with a vasoconstrictor should have a pH of no less than ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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