The combination of the first letters, syllables, or group of words to form a new group of letters that can be pronounced as a word is called a(n) ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
acronym
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All of the following are pairs of salivary glands EXCEPT __________
a. sublingual b. parotid c. submandibular d. bilingual
You are to transport a 46-year-old male who has had multiple seizures throughout the morning. Currently, he is on your stretcher and is postictal. He has a history of seizures for which he takes anticonvulsant medications. He also suffers from diabetes and kidney failure. Of the equipment listed below, which one is most essential to have ready during transport of this patient?
A) Padded tongue blade B) Automated external defibrillator C) Oral glucose D) Suction device
Oxygen can benefit patients with chronic renal failure because it is common for patients with chronic renal failure to be:
A) anemic due to the blood loss associated with hemodialysis. B) anemic due to decreased production of RBCs. C) hypoxic secondary to associated congestive heart failure. D) hypoxic secondary to associated hypotension.
The chest pain associated with an anginal attack is often described as sharp and severe
Indicate whether the statement is true or false