Which of the following types of blockers may cause congestive heart failure (CHF)?

A) calcium channel blockers
B) angiotensin II receptor blockers
C) centrally acting adrenergic blockers
D) peripherally acting adrenergic blockers


C) centrally acting adrenergic blockers
Congestive heart failure may be an adverse effect of the centrally acting adrenergic blockers. Other adverse effects include drowsiness, sedation, headache, nightmares, anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, peripheral edema, tachycardia, bradycardia, cutaneous flush, and hepatitis.

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a. Sunburn while on vacation b. Illness caused by inhaling or ingesting a hazardous agent c. Illness taking less than one year to develop d. Food poisoning while eating lunch with coworkers

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Receptors located on organs located throughout the body that are stimulated by the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine are known as:

a. Hormonal receptors b. Adrenergic receptors c. Cholinergic receptors d. Preganglionic receptors

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A combining form is a word root with an attached vowel.

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

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The signature line is typed ________ line(s) below the complimentary close and contains the name and title of the writer.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

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