Incision and drainage, hematoma, floor of the mouth, masticator space

A patient with high blood pressure takes a medication to slow his heart rate, thereby lowering his blood pressure. The EMT would recognize this action as impacting:

A) Preload B) Afterload C) Systemic vascular resistance D) Cardiac output

The health care professional who studies law and ethics gains perspective on current issues that affect health care practice. Which of the following accurately describes one of those issues?

A. A decrease in health care costs makes health care more affordable. B. The media has ensured that everyone has the same access to medical care. C. With the advancement of medical technology patients expect favorable outcomes. D. Health care professionals should not be involved in the legal issues of patients. E. The role of the private sector in health care