You are assisting a patient who says, "This illness will probably kill me. My mother had the same thing, and she died at about my age.". Which would be the most appropriate response?
a. "Today's treatments are much more effective than the treatments they had years ago.".
b. "You shouldn't worry like that. The doctor says you have a good chance of recovery.".
c. "It sounds like you are very worried about this illness.".
d. "Let's get your mind off that. Would you like to see what's on TV?"
c
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A) T wave. B) beginning of the QRS complex to the apex of the T wave. C) ST segment. D) isoelectric line.
In the event a patient experiences a seizure, what is the main goal of the dental team?
a. To provide an accurate description of the seizure to arriving emergency medical personnel b. To halt the seizure with intravenous medications c. To prevent the patient from injuring herself d. To prevent the patient from injuring members of the dental team
Which of the following is not approved as a provider of continuing education?
a. Colleges, universities, and other degree-granting institutions b. The Journal of Pharmaceutical Development and Technology c. The state boards of pharmacy d. The American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
Insulin syringes are calibrated in ____________________ specifically for diabetic use
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