A male patient fell 20 feet from a cliff to a trail below. The primary assessment shows him to be confused, with an open airway and shallow breathing. His pulse is 72 beats per minute and his blood pressure is 78/50 mmHg. The skin is warm and flushed. The patient has no motor ability or sensation in his legs. Which one of the following is the MOST likely cause of this patient's presentation?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Internal bleeding
C) Hemorrhagic shock
D) Spinal injury
D
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Which of the following pharmacy technician training methods and/or requirements is being progressively replaced?
A) Competency exams B) Registration with a state board of pharmacy C) On-the-job training D) Formal education
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A test may be run to check for creatine phosphokinase in the blood. This test measures:
A) acid levels. B) protein levels. C) jaundice. D) muscle damage.
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