When the patient cannot drink for fear of choking, they have a condition called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hydrophobia

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Your patient has attempted suicide by slitting his wrists. You notice that he has run the knife across his wrist, perpendicular to the arm, and that the wound is rather deep. Which of the following statements is true regarding the likelihood for serious blood loss?

A) There is most likely tremendous internal blood loss. B) A tourniquet will probably be necessary. C) Blood loss is probably not life-threatening. D) You should expect severe blood loss.

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Other causes of lung cancer include: 1. asbestos. 2. arsenic. 3. chromium. 4. microwave radiation

a. 2, 3, and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only

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One serving of cereal would be best represented visually by which of the following?

A) A fist B) A ping-pong ball C) A deck of cards D) A bar of soap

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Prescriptions have how many distinct elements?:

A) 2 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8

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