Damage to the optic nerve, often caused by intraocular pressure, is known as:
A. blindness
B. ocular hypotension
C. glaucoma
D. retinopathy
c
Rationale: Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve, often caused by elevated intraocular pressure. It is second only to cat-aracts as the number one cause of blindness in the United States.
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A) listen to the pulse with a stethoscope. B) count the number of beats that occur in 1 minute. C) double the number of beats obtained in 30 seconds. D) feel the carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
The specific name given to the metabolism of drugs is ____________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. Ask the customer to put his/her concerns in writing. B. Try and see the customer's point of view. C. Remain behind the pharmacy counter and talk down to the customer. D. Aggressively apologize and reassure the customer that you want her business.
When an AEMT is driving an ambulance using lights and sirens, most states DO NOT permit the AEMT to:
A) drive in the wrong direction down a one way street. B) turn in any direction at an intersection. C) proceed through a red light without stopping. D) pass another vehicle in a no passing zone.