Traumatic asphyxia generally occurs when the pleural cavity on one side fills with air and displaces the lung and the heart toward the opposite side, thus compressing the opposite lung.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

False

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The term "floor stock" refers to:

A) Expired medications that have been moved from the shelves to the floor before removal from the pharmacy. B) Medications located on patient floors to be administered by nurses. C) Medication that has been flagged for oral use only. D) Medication that requires an auxiliary label.

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Before the 1970s, a physician's practice would grow based on:

a. advertising and referrals. b. managed care contracts. c. consultations. d. hospital affiliations.

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