A patient suffering from severe diarrhea will most likely have which of the following types of pH disorder?

A) metabolic acidosis
B) respiratory acidosis
C) metabolic alkalosis
D) respiratory alkalosis


A

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Which statement made by an EMT indicates an understanding of facial anatomy and/or injuries?

A) "The face has little blood supply but will readily swell when injured." B) "Airway compromise is not a concern unless the neck is also injured." C) "Injury to the eye(s) takes precedence over any and all other injuries." D) "The only movable bone making up the face is the mandible."

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Interpret the physicians' medication orders. Procaine penicillin G 400,000 U IM q6h

What will be an ideal response?

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Male athletes on intercollegiate teams are most likely to put their athletic and social lives ahead of academics when they

A. are majoring in engineering or business. B. come from wealthy families. C. play on big-time, entertainment-oriented teams. D. are not on athletic scholarships.

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The purpose of drug formularies is to

A) increase selection of items that may be prescribed B) eliminate therapeutic duplication and save costs C) increase profits of drug manufacturers D) increase inventory size

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