Which drug classification relieves pain without loss of consciousness and may be either narcotic or nonnarcotic?

A. Analgesic
B. Anticoagulant
C. Antidepressant
D. Antidiabetic


Answer: A

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A. Physical and psychological child abuse B. Head trauma C. Developmental disability D. Hypoxia and shock

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The Rumel tourniquet, commonly used in cardiovascular surgery, is a short length of rubber tubing either commercially prepared or cut from a(n) _____________

A. straight (Robinson) urinary catheter B. unused section of suction tubing

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Which of these are signs and symptoms of bulimia? 

A. Drastic reduction in food consumption B. Excessive use of laxatives or diuretics C. Extremely controlled behavior D. Self-starvation E. Weight gain

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An advanced practice nurse uses specialized ________________ and _____________ to make decisions relative to direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative environment

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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