A 79-year-old female is complaining of chest pain and a rapid heartbeat. She tells you that she had a heart attack a few years ago and that this feels exactly the same. Her blood pressure is 92/58, and she is showing signs of shock. You suspect she is experiencing:

A) septic shock. B) hypovolemic shock.
C) cardiogenic shock. D) obstructive shock.


C

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Froehlich syndrome is characterized by

a. Hypotonia, ataxia, and incoordination b. Excessive urine production and thirst c. Unilateral wild, uncontrolled, flinging movements of the extremities d. Excessive fat deposition and underdeveloped genitalia

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A ______________ response is the dose of drug that will give the greatest response, and increasing the dose will not increase the response

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic? 

A. It is injected under the skin. B. It is used when the pain is severe. C. It is applied directly to the skin. D. It takes only 30 seconds for the area to become sufficiently anesthetized. E. It provides general anesthesia.

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Which of the following best describes the principles of ethical and moral conduct set forth as they relate to the medical assistant?

a. AAMA Code of Ethics b. Principles as outlined by the provider or employer c. Hippocratic oath d. Code of Hammurabi

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