A drug addict informs you that he has been taking Oxycontin and now requires more and more of the drug to take his chronic back pain away. The EMT would recognize this patient as experiencing:

A) overdose.
B) dependence.
C) tolerance.
D) adverse reaction.

C

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You have been called for a patient who suddenly became confused. Which of these assessment findings should concern you most?

A) Blood pressure of 110/72 mmHg B) Pupils fully dilated and sluggishly reactive to light C) Heart rate of 180 beats/min but regular D) Blood glucose level of 72 mg/dL

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Under normal disease-free conditions, the average person should observe the following dietary guidelines EXCEPT ________.

A. eat a balanced diet that is rich in a variety of foods B. be mindful of portion sizes C. try adding salt to food D. fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables

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