What is the best way to decrease a patient's afterload?

A) Slow the heart rate
B) Reduce the blood pressure
C) Administer intravenous fluids
D) Provide supplemental oxygen

B) Reduce the blood pressure

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An excision of more than two-thirds of one lobe of the thyroid but less than the entire lobe is a:

A) contralateral lobectomy. B) partial thyroid lobectomy. C) subtotal thyroid lobectomy. D) total thyroid lobectomy.

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What action should a firefighter take if thermal radiant heat burns develop while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A. Move farther back from fire B. Withdraw from area immediately C. Shift to get a different angle on the fire D. Inform supervisor before continuing work

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