Which of the following is the treatment of choice for primary hypertension?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Centrally acting blockers
C. Alpha- and beta-blockers
D. None of the above
d
Rationale: For primary (essential) hypertension, there is no cure, but many different drugs can lower blood pressure be-cause the cause of primary hypertension is not known.
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A) Vaccine injuries, births, and deaths under their direct care B) Any incapacitated person, as well as elder or child abuse C) Any cases of sexual assault, attempted suicide, or violent injury D) all of the above
The blood-rich structure that serves as a lifeline for the developing fetus is called the:
A) uterus. B) cervix. C) placenta. D) amniotic fluid.
Which of the following can cause a motor response without getting information from the brain?
A. ascending track B. descending track C. reflex arc D. reflex
Pulse oximetry uses ________ technology to assess the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the peripheral tissues
A) ultraviolet B) X-ray C) infrared D) ultrasound