________ is a microorganism's ability to live and grow despite the fact that an anti-infective or antimicrobial drug is present

A) Tolerance
B) Addiction
C) Resistance
D) Metabolism

C

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Police have called for EMS assistance at the home of a 78-year-old woman. The patient's daughter called 911 after her mother stated that she "didn't want to live anymore." The police officer tells you, "I don't think she'd actually hurt herself, since she's almost 80 years old." Which of the following is an appropriate response to this statement?

A) "You're right, she probably wouldn't. Let me see if she wants to sign a refusal of care form." B) "Actually, elderly patients have a high rate of depression and suicide." C) "I don't think she needs a hospital evaluation; the daughter can take her to her primary physician." D) "She may be being abused; you should question the daughter about it."

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In assessing a patient's position, the paramedic notices the patient is lying supine with his arms extended and straight at the elbows. The patient's hands are turned outward at the wrists, and the fingers are pointing downward. This is known as:

A) Decelerated posturing B) Decorticate posturing C) Decerebellar posturing D) Decerebrate posturing

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