Cardiac glycosides are used in the management of congestive heart failure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


T: Digitalis (cardiac) glycosides are used in the management of congestive heart failure. They have a positive inotropic effect (increase cardiac contractility) and decrease heart size.

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Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving a full disclosure of ________ and the patient giving ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discharge summary: Final diagnosis: spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons of the left upper arm, repair completed. This case would be reported with diagnostic code(s) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a victim at a MVC is found to be standing outside of the vehicle and requires immobilization, the AEMT should:

A) place cervical collar, stabilize the cervical spine, seat on backboard and secure. B) manually stabilize the c-spine, apply cervical collar, and carefully seat patient on the stretcher. C) stabilize cervical spine, place KED, move to board and secure. D) manually stabilize the c-spine, place collar, and perform standing takedown.

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During fluoroscopic image intensification, the primary x-ray beam exits the patient and strikes the ____ of the image intensifier.

a. input screen b. electrostatic lenses c. photocathode d. output screen

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