When the baroreceptors are stimulated, the vagus nerve releases ________, resulting in slowing of the heart rate.

Which of the following components are necessary to calculate the ordered dose of a medication?

a. The doctor's order, the concentration of medication on hand, and units to administer. b. The amount of medication and the route of administration. c. The concentration, or "what's on hand". d. The unit of measurement that needs to be administered.

Immediately after being dispatched to a residence for an elderly patient with diabetic complications, you should:

A. confirm with dispatch that you received the call information. B. ask the dispatcher to obtain a medical history from the caller. C. ask the dispatcher if the patient is conscious or unconscious. D. request that law enforcement secure the scene before you arrive.