Nitrous oxide is a strong anesthetic agent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F: It is a weak anesthetic agent (does not induce surgical anesthesia—Stage 3) with marked analgesic (pain-free) and amnesia (loss of memory) properties. It is relatively nontoxic and does not produce respiratory depression (slow breathing), bronchodilation, hypotension (low blood pressure) or heart arrhythmias.
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The periosteum is necessary for bone growth, repair, and nutrition
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A patient has taken a medication that increases the activity of his sympathetic nervous system. Given this treatment, which sign or symptom would the EMT expect to find?
A) Decreased heart rate B) Dilated pupils C) Low blood pressure D) Dry and flushed skin
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