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O.J. Simpson was charged with a crime and also had a civil suit filed against him by the victim’s families.  Which of the following possible results are consistent given the different burdens of proof in criminal and civil cases, ?

Hypertensive emergencies in the geriatric population:

Hepatitis B is also referred to as:

A motion for summary judgment can only be granted where there is no dispute ________________.

Commonly used antidepressants include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Common causes of trismus in an unresponsive patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A 62-year-old man presents with an acute onset of bright red vomiting. According to his wife, he ingests excessive amounts of alcohol each day. As you are assessing the patient, you note that his level of consciousness has decreased markedly. His mouth is full of blood, and his skin is pale and moist. You should:

You are dispatched to a residence for a middle-aged woman with generalized weakness of approximately 18 hours’ duration. Your primary assessment reveals right-sided hemiparesis, a left-sided facial droop, and bilaterally equal and reactive pupils. Further assessment reveals that her blood glucose level is 70 mg/dL. En route to the hospital, you note increased movement of her right arm. She is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula and has a patent IV line in place. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is correct?

When a patient with Parkinson disease is asked to turn, he or she takes small steps until the turn is complete. This is called:

 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: