_____ is a phospholipid that lowers the surface tension of the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing

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Surfactant

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An antiemetic that potentiates the depressant effects on the CNS of narcotics, sedatives or hypnotics, and alcohol and no longer used commonly by emergency medical services is:

a. Ondansetron (Zofran) b. Dolasetron (Anzemet) c. Promethazine (Phenergan) d. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

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Which of the following is TRUE of the elderly trauma patient?

A) The elderly trauma patient is more likely to experience myocardial ischemia as a result of hemorrhage. B) Medications like beta-blockers may interfere with normal compensatory mechanisms. C) Hemorrhage may not result in tachycardia as expected. D) All of the above are true.

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Athletes need to consider the _________________________ ratio when choosing foods that are high in protein

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The cervical spine is MOST protected from whiplash-type injuries when the:

A. headrest is appropriately positioned. B. air bag correctly deploys upon impact. C. rear end of the vehicle is initially struck. D. patient tenses up at the time of impact.

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