The relatively high use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by older patients predisposes them to:

An advance directive is a:

a. court order directing prehospital providers to administer care. b. directive provided by medical control. c. protocol directed by a paramedic on scene. d. legal document that provides medical direction for life-saving efforts.

The Merck Manual is divided into two sections—the index and:

a. diseases. b. symptoms. c. body system. d. skeletal system.