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50. Which of the following is an example of a generic of a drug? Select one: A. Aspirin B. Advil C. Excedrin D. Bayer 51. Which of the following statements regarding methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is correct? Select one: A. Studies have shown that fewer than 1% of health care providers are MRSA carriers. B. Most cases of MRSA transmission occur following an accidental needlestick. C. The communicable period for MRSA is 10 days to 2 weeks after being infected. D. MRSA is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to most antibiotics. 52. A 58-year-old man complains of chest discomfort and nausea. He is conscious and alert; his blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, his pulse is 104 beats/min, and his respirations are 16 breaths/min. Your partner has applied supplemental oxygen. Prior to assisting the patient with one of his prescribed nitroglycerin tablets, you ask him if he takes medication to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and he tells you that he does. You should: Select one: A. Administer his nitroglycerin and then reassess his blood pressure. B. Recall that erectile ED drugs can cause significant hypertension. C. Ask him what he takes, how much, and when he last took it. D. Avoid giving him nitroglycerin and transport him at once. 53. Which of the following conditions often requires transport to a hospital with specialized capabilities that may not be available at the closest hospital? Select one: A. Stroke and heart attack B. Seizures and infection C. Cardiac arrest and shock D. Diabetes and migraines 54. Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: Select one: A. Assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure. B. Perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment. C. Administer oxygen with the appropriate device. D. Retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport. 55. In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the conscious patient should involve: Select one: A. Applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate. B. Taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused. C. Palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time. D. Checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of the skin.

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