Theophylline and caffeine are examples of

a. ? agonists.
b. methylxanthines.
c. corticosteroids.
d. anticholinergics.


ANS: B

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SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).You and your partner respond to a scene where a young man is yelling and waving a baseball bat to keep bystanders away from him. He shouts that you and your partner are part of an alien conspiracy, but he is cannot clearly state what the conspiracy is about. You recognize the signs of a behavioral emergency.The patient's behavior is becoming more violent, and you have a strong belief that he will hurt himself or someone else. You have called for law enforcement and they are on their way. Before physically restraining this patient, you must:

A. obtain the patient's consent for treatment. B. consult with medical direction before taking further action. C. work with your partner to wrestle the patient onto the stretcher. D. work the patient into a corner so you can grab him.

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What does ERN stand for?

a. Electronic Remittance Notification b. Electronic Reimbursement Notice c. Electronic Remittance Notice d. Electronic Recalculation Notice

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Medical direction has requested that you administer 70 grams of activated charcoal to an overdose patient. Which of the following should you do next?

A) Document the order in writing before carrying it out. B) Repeat the order back to the physician to make sure you understood correctly. C) Administer the medication without delay, then call medical direction. D) Prepare the medication and then call the hospital back to re-confirm the order.

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Any broken glass should be cleaned up by _____________

a. placing utility gloves before picking up glass b. placing utility gloves and using extreme caution c. using a broom and dustpan d. any of the above

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