A significant characteristic of digitalis preparations is that they:
A) have a negative inotropic effect.
B) are not prodysrhythmic drugs.
C) have a positive chronotropic effect.
D) have a very narrow therapeutic index.
D
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A. I, III only B. I, II, IV only C. II, III, IV only D. I, II, III, IV
What is the name of the complex robotic operating system created and marketed by Intuitive Surgical®?
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Which of the following is a detachment of the nail from the bed of the nail?
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