The two major types of sedatives (tranquilizers) are barbiturates and:

A) alcohol
B) nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics
C) marijuana
D) LSD


B) nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics
B) The two major types of sedatives (tranquilizers) are barbiturates and nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics.

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All of the following are ways that meningitis can be spread EXCEPT ________

A) sexual intercourse B) sneezing C) coughing D) saliva

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Prior to being reoxygenated in the lungs, blood passes through the:

A) mitral and tricuspid valves. B) aortic and tricuspid valves. C) aortic and pulmonic valves. D) tricuspid and pulmonic valves.

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Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts informed consent?

A. A patient advises an EMT of why he or she is refusing care. B. An EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment. C. An EMT initiates immediate care for an unconscious adult. D. A patient is advised by an EMT of the risks of refusing care.

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