The prototype drug of the histamine H2-receptor antagonists is:

Your patient is a 30-year-old machinist who had his right hand caught in a press. Upon extrication, there is no evidence of significant trauma. You should:

A) splint the hand in the position found, elevate above the heart, apply ice. B) splint in position of function, start an IV of normal saline, consider morphine for analgesia. C) wrap the hand in a bulky dressing held in place by an elastic bandage. D) apply oxygen by nonrebreather, splint using a sling and swath, insert a large-bore IV of lactated Ringer's.

The type of consent that is based on an appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications, and possible future consequences of an action is known as:

a. implied consent. b. educated consent. c. expressed consent. d. informed consent.