_____ 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)
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.
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.