Bulging of a child's anterior fontanelle is:

A) suggestive of significant dehydration.
B) benign if the child is not flailing around.
C) suggestive of an intracerebral hemorrhage.
D) pathologic when observed in a quiet child.

Answer: D) pathologic when observed in a quiet child.

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Philosopher Herbert Fingarette looked at many clinical studies and statistical comparisons between various methods of treating alcoholics and concluded that ________.

A. alcoholics are genetically predisposed to drink B. alcoholics are victims of bigger forces that cause them to drink C. alcoholics are incapable of change until they hit rock bottom D. alcoholics choose to be heavy drinkers

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