Identify the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Otoscope
C. Esthesiometer
D. Stethoscope
Answer: A
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are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Newer drugs are altered to affect your cells' receptors in a different way." 2. "Receptors tend to ‘burn-out,' so newer drugs are required." 3. "Research into receptors helps ‘fine-tune' drugs to be more effective." 4. "Changing the response of the drug to protein receptor-complexes produces fewer side effects." 5. "It is a process of trial and error with receptors until the new drug proves effective."