Parasites called _______ are transmitted by swallowing worm eggs, by touching something the infected person has touched, or by putting infested sand or dirt into the mouth.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pinworms
When a patient has pinworms, the entire family is usually treated to prevent further infestation.
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You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. You administered two doses of nitroglycerin which relieved the patient's pain. He asks you why the nitroglycerin alleviated the pain. Which of the following is the BEST answer to his question?
A) It decreases the heart rate which allows the heart muscle to rest more. B) It has a sedative effect on the brain which makes you less aware of the pain. C) It dilates the blood vessels which decreases the workload on the heart. D) It causes the body to relax which decreases the need for oxygen.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of a partially obstructed airway EXCEPT:
A. inability to cough or speak. B. cyanosis. C. wheezing. D. dyspnea.
Toxic shock syndrome due to staff aureus:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) A48.3, B95.7. B) A48.3, B95.61. C) B95.61, A48.3. D) B95.7, A48.3.
The electronic equivalent of a business document is called a(n)
A. audit B. meaningful use C. transaction D. electronic data interchange