Metabolically, the body's organs work together to maintain an acid-base balance.

All of the following commonly used drugs would be typed as an illegal drug EXCEPT _______

a. heroin b. methamphetamine c. opium d. cocaine

Which of the following BEST defines "positive pressure ventilation"?

A. An NSAID used to reduce fever, pain, swelling, and stiffness; used in the treatment of various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and patent ductus arteriosus B. A small, flexible, tubular instrument threaded into a large vein and inserted into one of the large chambers of the heart; used to deliver medication or nutrition to the central venous system C. The process of forcing oxygenated air into the lungs through mechanical means D. An antibacterial medication used in the treatment of respiratory infections, anthrax, intra-abdominal infections, and other high-risk diseases