A 19-year-old female states that she is addicted to Vicodin because it makes her feel good, and she cannot stop taking the pills. She states that she craves them all the time, and when she runs out she does not feel sick but becomes preoccupied with how she can get more. Assessment reveals no abnormalities, and vital signs are within acceptable limits. This patient's condition is most consistent with:
A) physical dependence.
B) habituation.
C) psychological dependence.
D) tolerance.
Question 2
For the EMT, what is the best means of protection against acquiring a disease such as smallpox prior to any sort of exposure?
A) Antibiotics
B) Immunizations
C) Face shields
D) Iodine tablets
Female Reproductive System
Negative feedback control of the female reproductive hormones.
Removing the bed from a pickup truck makes gaining access to the fuel pump a lot easier.
The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is about a pound
Total Fertility Rate in the United States, 1860–2008
GDP per Capita in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, 1870–2009