An 85-year-old man complains of chest pain. He has a fast heart rate and a low blood pressure. His skin is pale, cool, and sweaty, and he feels anxious. This patient is showing signs and symptoms of:

The ________ skeleton is the central portion of the skeleton

a. carpal b. dorsal c. medial d. axial

Rectal administration of medication:

a. results in rapid drug absorption. b. is subject to hepatic alteration. c. has an unpredictable absorption rate. d. should not be used for Valium.