The EMT recognizes that alcohol or drug dependence often occurs in those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because:
A) it 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) it reflects an individual weakness since not all with PTSD have substance abuse issues.
D) it is therapeutic by "slowing down" the brain and allowing mental processing of past experiences.
A
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A. speak very loudly to be sure the patient can hear you. B. speak directly into the patient's ear or maintain eye contact for lip readers. C. assume that the patient can read lips. D. not attempt to communicate because it will only frustrate the patient.
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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Which of the following laws mandated risk assessment reviews of all foods and drugs that contain mercury in the United States?
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