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Which of the following are signs of cocaine and amphetamine abuse? |
| | A) | muscle weakness, hearing loss, nausea, and dizziness |
| | B) | excitation, increased pulse rate, respirations, and blood pressure, and dilated pupils |
| | C) | poor coordination and reflexes, poor vision and depth perception |
| | D) | depressed pulse rate, respiration, and blood pressure, and constipation |
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Which of the following is included in the understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome? |
| | A) | it is an accumulation of symptoms of which the most incapacitating symptom is fatigue |
| | B) | a series of diagnostic tests must be performed before making a positive diagnosis |
| | C) | the symptoms develop slowly |
| | D) | the cause is severe depression |
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Which of the following are signs of narcotic abuse, such as codeine and morphine? |
| | A) | reddening of the eyes, increased heart rate, and heightened appetite |
| | B) | hearing loss, dilated pupils, increased respirations and heart rate |
| | C) | hallucinations, severe panic, violent and bizarre behavior |
| | D) | depressed respirations, constricted pupils, nausea, vomiting, and constipation |
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Measurement of arterial blood gases |
| | A) | includes drawing blood from a vein. |
| | B) | is performed by the medical assistant. |
| | C) | determines the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the brain. |
| | D) | aids in the diagnosis of nervous system depression and pulmonary and kidney disease. |
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A thrombus is |
| | A) | an enlarged heart. |
| | B) | a blood clot in the vein. |
| | C) | a common bacterial infection. |
| | D) | an acute infection of the lungs. |
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Which of the following are high-fiber foods? |
| | A) | poultry and meats |
| | B) | milk and milk products |
| | C) | fruits, vegetables, and whole grain breads |
| | D) | rich pastries and candy |
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7 | |
Atherosclerosis is caused by |
| | A) | inactivity. |
| | B) | confusion. |
| | C) | an infection. |
| | D) | a high cholesterol level. |
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Which of the following is characteristic of osteoporosis? |
| | A) | most common in middle-aged men |
| | B) | caused by a high calcium diet |
| | C) | a serious infection caused by a bacteria carried by the deer tick |
| | D) | a hunched-over posture |
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The primary role of caregivers in Alzheimer's disease is to |
| | A) | educate the patient and family on the importance of proper nutrition. |
| | B) | provide comfort and safety to the patient. |
| | C) | promote activity and exercise. |
| | D) | administer antibiotics on a regular basis. |
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Lyme disease is caused by a |
| | A) | dog. |
| | B) | deer tick. |
| | C) | rat. |
| | D) | bat. |
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