Of the methods listed for taking a temperature, which is the least accurate?
A. Tympanic
B. Oral
C. Rectal
D. Axillary
Answer: D
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a. Active natural b. Passive natural c. Active artificial d. Passive artificial
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a. Intense stress b. Sexual arousal c. Physical strength d. Intense motor activity
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A) one cup of hot chocolate C) a high-protein snack B) three glasses of red wine D) a carbohydrate snack
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a. Heat the drug in a warmer. b. Discard the vial if the product appears light brown. c. Shake the vial and draw up the drug dose. d. Warm the vial by hand for 8 minutes.