Which of the following adverse effects is seen when a1-adrenergic receptors are blocked by antipsychotics?

a. oral dyskinesia
b. tachycardia
c. xerostomia
d. weight gain


c. Anticholinergic effects are evident as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia, and urine retention. The mouth can be so dry that even the mouth mirror sticks to the oral mucosa. The decrease in salivary flow may lead to dental and root caries, periodontal disease, and oral candidiasis. Salivary substitutes may be required.

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A) confusion. B) deformity of the shoulder. C) unequal pupils. D) weakness or paralysis.

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Which of the following actions should you take next when direct pressure, elevation, and femoral artery pressure have failed to control arterial bleeding on a patient's leg?

a. Provide oxygen at 15 LPM with a nonrebreather mask. b. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the injury. c. Immediately transport the patient by ambulance. d. Splint the extremity.

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The focus of E-HIM is electronic health data and the manner in which it is collected, validated, stored, and disseminated.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Provider participation in TRICARE Standard can be on a case-by-case basis.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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