Shock in the trauma patient should be considered _____________ until proved otherwise.
A) hemorrhagic
B) distributive
C) obstructive
D) neurogenic
Answer: A) hemorrhagic
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A) respiratory rate as normal. B) heart as beating adequately. C) blood pressure as normal. D) heart rate as irregular.
Adjustment of respiratory muscle contractions to accommodate varying loads is regulated by which of the following?
a. Medullary respiratory centers b. Muscle spindle fiber feedback c. Pontine apneustic center d. Pontine pneumotaxic center
Which of the following is NOT an example of decision support?
A) Access to medical references B) Electronic prescription systems C) Comparison of medication changes D) Protocols E) Registration of new patients
Which agency oversees the practice of pharmacy?
State BOP DEA FDA APhA