What Statement, Made by the EMT, Shows an Understanding of Medication

question 34

Multiple Choice

What statement, made by the EMT, shows an understanding of medication administration and drug dosages?

• A) "It is best to administer a little less than the required dose to decrease the chance of an allergic reaction."
• B) "If the patient is very sick, the dose of a medication can be increased to help the patient recover."
• C) "The proper dose of a medicine should be administered unless medical command orders otherwise."
• D) "If a patient has chest pain or shortness of breath, the dose of a medication must be increased."

Recognize psychological processes and behavioral patterns from an evolutionary perspective.

Define and differentiate between explicit and implicit cognition.

Understand the influence of physical appearance and first impressions in person perception.

Grasp the concept of social categorization and its role in perception.

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

The bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Fibers

Threadlike structures forming animal or vegetable tissue; in technology, often refers to materials used in making textiles or composites.

Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain that processes auditory information, allowing for the perception of sounds.