A patient who suffers from angina pectoris routinely carries

nitroglycerine pills.
Benadryl.
an inhaler.
aspirin.

nitroglycerine pills.

Rationale: Nitroglycerine pills are taken sublingually when chest pain is experienced to alleviate pain and discomfort. Aspirin, inhalers, and Benadryl are not used when treating angina.

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A person who is exposed to cement:

A) typically only experiences burns to the epidermal layer because calcium oxide is a weak chemical. B) often does not experience a burn unless he or she is exposed to the cement for longer than 2 hours. C) may not notice a skin burn for hours because cement penetrates through clothing and reacts with sweat. D) experiences immediate pain and inflammation to the area because of the calcium oxide in the cement.

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Suctioning (application of negative pressure) should be activated

(A) upon insertion of the suction catheter. (B) upon extraction of the suction catheter. (C) both upon insertion and extraction. (D) either upon insertion or extraction (it makes no difference).

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