A college student, in an effort to improve test scores, takes a drug, Intelliboost, which enhances cortical function by increasing dopamine release in the brain. He also is taking a cold remedy, Sneezeless, which inhibits the chemical breakdown of dopamine at all receptor sites. Which of the following best describes the drug interaction?
A) Sneezeless potentiates the effects of Intelliboost.
B) Sneezeless has a cumulative effect.
C) Sneezeless and Intelliboost have a synergistic effect.
D) Sneezeless and Intelliboost have an additive effect.
A
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When blood is collected from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas collection, the needle should be inserted at an angle of:
A) 10–25 degrees B) 20–30 degrees C) 30–45 degrees D) 40–50 degrees