Explain why individuals generally become dependent upon or abuse drugs


Dependency or abuse can result from a strong need to relieve tension, to relax, to forget about their troubles, and to help individuals cope with the daily demands of society.

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A patient who is PCN-allergic will do better with:

A) Cephalosporins. B) Macrolides. C) Carbapenems. D) Penicillins.

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A ________is a head count or roll call of all personnel operating at an incident

A) two in two out B) rapid intervention C) personnel accountability report D) crew integrity check

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Your patient has been playing tennis on a hot, humid summer day when she begins to feel dizzy. She is tachycardic and diaphoretic. You should suspect:

A) ischemic shock. B) decompensated shock. C) compensated shock. D) irreversible shock.

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____________ are principles established by authorities prescribing or directing certain actions or forbearance from actions.

A. Standards B. Regulations C. Rules D. Requirements

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