You have been called to transport a patient who is suffering from an illness that has impaired the ability of the involuntary muscles to contract. Which of the following conditions would you expect?
A) Decreased movement of wastes through the large intestine
B) Decreased heart rate and increased blood pressure
C) Difficulty in walking and grasping objects with his hands
D) Difficulty in maintaining an upright posture
A
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The human body has natural barriers to infection. Which of the following is considered one of these natural barriers to infection?
a. Skin b. Gastrointestinal tract c. Mucous membranes d. All of the above
An example of a drug that may receive expedited medical approval would be:
a. A drug used to treat a rare disease that affects less than 200,000 people b. A placebo that is administered to provide psychological control of responses c. A drug that may help prevent a public health threat such as HIV d. A drug that is being evaluated in order to determine the therapeutic index