A patient with stroke cannot move his left arm or leg. Based on this presentation, the EMT should strongly suspect that the stroke has occurred in which part of the central nervous system?

A) Left side of the brain
B) Left side of the spinal cord
C) Right side of the brain
D) Right and left sides of the brain


C) Right side of the brain

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What will be an ideal response?

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On which schedule are drugs listed that are currently accepted for medical use in the United States and have a lower potential for abuse than certain other drugs but can lead to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence if abused?

A) Schedule I B) Schedule II C) Schedule III D) Schedule IV

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You are given the order to administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine, 1:1000, IM to a 35-pound pediatric patient. Epinephrine 1:1000 is supplied in a concentration of 1 mg/mL. The correct dosage for this patient would be:

A) 0.16 mL. B) 16 mL. C) 0.35 mL. D) 35 mL.

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In self-defense, a _________________________may bark, spit, and urinate on the perceived threat

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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