The use of more than one abused drug is known as:

A) withdrawal
B) polysubstance abuse
C) addiction
D) tolerance


B) polysubstance abuse
B) The use of more than one abused drug is known as polysubstance abuse. This diagnosis is given when the abused substances have been consumed within a 12-month period without the use of one outweighing the other.

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A. Numerator always has total number of deaths. B. Denominator always has total number of deaths. C. Numerator always has total number of discharges. D. Denominator always has total days in the period.

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The patient was a driver in a lateral impact motor vehicle collision. During the assessment of his chest, the EMT notes a segment of the chest wall moving in the opposite direction from the rest of the chest. Which of the following BEST describes this finding?

A) Paradoxical movement B) Tension pneumothorax C) Flutter segment D) Intercostal retractions

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All medical offices use the same method for appointment scheduling.

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

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What is Health 2.0? Check the internet to find at least three articles or examples that illustrate this concept.

What will be an ideal response?

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