A patient with metastasis into bone may be taking which of the following drugs to reduce the pain?
a. bisphosphonates
b. antibiotics
c. steroids
d. antisuppressants
a. Patients receive intravenous (IV) and even oral bisphosphonates for cancer that has spread to the bone.
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When assessing a patient who complains of shortness of breath but has an open airway, which action should the EMT perform next?
A) Ascertain whether the patient has used an MDI B) Assess the adequacy of the patient's breathing C) Get the patient's SpO2 to 100% D) Determine the cause of the shortness of breath
The strongest blood vessels-those that can constrict or dilate the most-are ____.
A. arterioles B. arteries C. veins D. venules E. capillaries
________ No-go patients are any patients who do not keep their appointment and do not call to cancel their appointment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When used with an overall population in Group 1 and a subset of that population in Group 2, the attributable risk formula is referred to as a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).