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bcretired

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Many patients with neuromuscular degenerative diseases receive chronic respiratory support at home. Ultimately, what step may you, as a paramedic, have to take immediately, regardless of the type of respiratory support available in the patient's home?
 
  A) Alter dosages of medications already in use to achieve a better effect.
  B) Intubate and ventilate.
  C) Call the patient's physician and get orders not addressed by your protocols.
  D) Rapidly become familiar with the patient's medical equipment.

Question 2

The release of an egg from the ovary is called __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

ovulation


bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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