The major cause of death for adults 40 years of age and older is:

a. suicide. c. falls.
b. ill health. d. motor vehicle crashes.

b

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A) Complete a rapid physical exam. B) Ask the family what happened. C) Begin transport immediately. D) Try to locate all of his medications.

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A patient has a fever of 105°F, irritability, delirium, tachycardia, vomiting, and hypotension. These signs and symptoms are most consistent with:

A) thyrotoxic crisis. B) myxedema. C) Graves' disease. D) hypothyroidism.

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