Your patient has cerebral edema. Which group of diuretic agents would you expect to be administered?

a. Loop
b. Osmotic
c. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
d. Thiazide


ANS: B

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Regarding ambulance warning devices, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A) The use of strobes is controversial. B) The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately. C) Four-way flashers should not be used as emergency lights. D) In most states it is illegal to drive at night with only one headlight.

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When you are obtaining patient information for an appointment, you should include the ____. 

A. purpose of the visit B. patient's occupation C. patient's marital status D. patient's religion E. patient's diagnosis

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The terms internal and external are synonymous

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An example of the root operation of alteration is a(n):

A. facelift. B. knee replacement. C. gastric bypass. D. amputation.

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