The abbreviation that describes a disorder that arises after significant trauma like a life-threatening incident, loss of a loved one, abuse, or combat in war is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises after significant trauma like a life-threatening incident, loss of a loved one, abuse, or combat in war. Symptoms include re-experiencing the original trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, difficulty sleeping, anger, and hyper-vigilance. The symptoms cause significant impairment in social, occupational and family areas of functioning.

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The Hippocratic Oath established one of the earliest principles that guide physicians, which is:

A) "stay up to date on advancements in your field." B) "first, do no harm." C) "treat people with kindness and concern." D) "always do your best."

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. There are a total of 209 bones in the human body. 2. Another term for a ruptured disk is a herniated disk. 3. Inflammation of bone tissue is called osteitis. 4. The term myasthenia means a serious weakness in the muscles. 5. A congenital disease called Marfan’s syndrome results in excessive cartilage formation at the growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, forming abnormally long limbs and a tall, thin body form.

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A condition in which the sides of the chest move opposite each other during breathing is called:

A) paradoxical movement. B) crepitus. C) traumatic asphyxia. D) dyspnea.

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The moment the soul leaves the body is considered ____________________ death by many religions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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