A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.?

A) ?colostomy
B) ?colectomy
C) ?colotomy
D) ?chyme


C

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A) Frequent neurologic vital signs and thorough skin care B) Hemodynamic monitoring and physical therapy C) Careful monitoring of fluid balance and neurologic status D) Astute infection control and respiratory assessments

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A teenager who has a history of achalasia will likely complain of which of the following clinical manifestations?

A) Excessive heartburn following a high-fat meal of French fries B) Feeling like there is food stuck in the back of the throat C) Projectile vomiting across the room unrelated to meals D) Vomiting large amounts of bright red emesis

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Tramadol (Ultram), a synthetic analog of codeine, is not classified as a controlled substance. 2. Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, is used for treatment of opioid overdoses. 3. An overdose of Tylenol could result in liver toxicity or renal damage. 4. Tricyclic antidepressants are the drug of choice for depression in patients recovering from myocardial infarction. 5. Anti-depressants may be used as adjuvants to analgesics in order to better control pain and lower dose required on opioids.

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Caffeine is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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