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You have assessed a 25-year-old female who states that she took a large amount of antidepressants and other medications in an effort to end her life. The primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions. Why is it important to get her medical history at this time, rather than later on in the assessment or during transport?
 
  A) Patients are generally scared early on and more truthful with information.
  B) Further assessment may not be needed if there is no past medical history.
  C) The police on scene will need the information prior to transport from the scene.
  D) The patient may become confused and be unable to provide information.

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The government entity that specifies radio bands utilized in EMS is the ___________________ ____ ___________________ ____ ___________________ ____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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