You arrive on the scene of an emergency and notice that a patient's thigh is bruised and deformed. The patient is complaining of significant pain. You suspect a fractured femur. Which type of splint is preferred?

A) Rigid splint
B) Traction splint
C) Circumferential splint
D) Anatomic splint

Answer: B) Traction splint

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A 29-year-old man, who was recently prescribed an antipsychotic medication, presents with an acute onset of bizarre contortions of the face. Treatment should include:

A) diazepam, 5 mg. B) promethazine, 25 mg. C) diphenhydramine, 25 mg. D) ondansetron, 4 mg.

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A name given to a drug no longer owned by the company that developed it is the:

A) Trade name B) Patent name C) Generic name D) Chemical name E) Commercial name

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