The EMT recognizes that alcohol or drug dependence often occurs in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because:
A) The alcohol or drug is used to blunt the sympathetic nervous system and emotional mental anguish
B) The medications that treat PTSD make the individual more prone to alcohol and drug abuse
C) The alcohol or drug dependence reflects an individual weakness, since not everyone with PTSD will have substance abuse issues
D) The alcohol or drug serves a therapeutic purpose by "slowing down" the brain and allowing mental processing of past experiences
A) The alcohol or drug is used to blunt the sympathetic nervous system and emotional mental anguish
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a. nominal damages b. punitive damages c. actual damages d. civil malpractice lawsuits
____ are pulsations in the neck and chest as the atria contract against the closed AV valves and pulsations flow backward.
A. Cannon A waves B. Cannon V waves C. Pacemaker waves D. Sympathetic waves
The ____ examination assesses the patient's general appearance.
A. statutory B. professional C. constitutional D. overall
A patient received a bottle containing 50 pills. How many pills has this patient taken if the patient has used 60% of the pills? How many pills are left?
What will be an ideal response?