The term pruritus is defined as:
A. itching
B. scaling
C. burning
D. peeling
a
Rationale: Pruritus means itching. It is one of the major adverse effects associated with the use of acitretin—an antipsori-atic agent.
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A) 1.5 mL B) 2.5 mL C) 22.5 mL D) 28.5 mL
When the respiratory system cannot effectively eliminate all the carbon dioxide generated through metabolic activities in the peripheral tissues, this causes:
A) respiratory acidosis. B) metabolic alkalosis. C) respiratory alkalosis. D) metabolic acidosis.
Which of the following methods of eliciting a painful response from a patient is NOT an approved stimuli method?
A) Intraorbital pressure B) Interdigital pressure C) Supraorbital pressure D) Sternal pressure
Vehicle supplemental restraint systems (air bags) are meant to:
A) prevent unrestrained occupants from taking the down-and-under pathway in frontal impacts. B) protect infants and children who ride in the front seat of the vehicle. C) prevent injury from secondary impacts. D) absorb the energy exchange of rapid deceleration.