Nonmaleficence is defined as _____

A) including the qualities of kindness, mercy, and charity
B) needing someone to decide for an individual who cannot decide for himself
C) recognizing that ethical choices may result in adverse outcomes
D) the prohibition against doing harm and an obligation to maximize the good


D

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True or false (circle one). The cruciate ligaments prevent the anterior and posterior displacement of the tibiofemoral joint

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky. 

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

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When preparing a job application letter, you should use the ________ approach.

A. Us B. We C. You D. I

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If anaphylaxis is suspected, the dentist should immediately administer ____ to the patient.

A. a leukotriene receptor antagonist B. an antihistamine C. cortisol D. epinephrine

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