On scene, a young male experiencing a behavioral emergency talks very rapidly and constantly interrupts you while you attempt to ask him questions. As such you would recognize that the patient is exhibiting:

A) verbal dystonia.
B) pressured speech.
C) word salad.
D) tardive dyskinesia.


B

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A. taking a patient's medical history, performing physical examinations, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. B. preparing patients for examination, sterilizing equipment, and performing clerical work. C. maintaining supplies, instruments, and chemicals for the anatomic pathology laboratory. D. administering medications, changing wound dressings, and applying compresses.

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What is the position of the lingual nerve in relation to the inferior alveolar nerve?

A) Anterior and lateral B) Inferior and lateral C) Anterior and medial D) Posterior and medial

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