____________________ is used to reduce suffering and improve quality of life, without prolonging life, when a cure is not possible.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Palliative care

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Inspiratory crackles in patients without excess secretions are most commonly associated with which of the following?

a. Reduced chest-wall sound transmission b. Airways popping open during inspiration c. Complete obstruction of the upper airway d. Mucosal edema or inflammation

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In which of the following clinical situations would you recommend hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, if available?

1. Carbon monoxide poisoning 2. Respiratory or cardiac arrest 3. Severe trauma 4. Cyanide poisoning a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and 4 only

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Which of the following techniques is a definitive means for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs of abuse?

A. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) B. Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry C. Spectrophotometry D. Osmometry

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Documents in a paper medical record are usually arranged in chronological order.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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