Thiazide drugs used to treat hypertension in the elderly do NOT cause which of the following?
A) hyperglycemia
B) hyperuricemia
C) hyperkalemia
D) hypokalemia
C) hyperkalemia
Thiazide drugs used to treat hypertension in the elderly do not cause hyperkalemia. The thiazides are the most commonly prescribed class of diuretics.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the target heart rate for a 35-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute?
A) 138 beats/min B) 146 beats/min C) 152 beats/min D) 159 beats/min
You are at the scene of a collision involving a school bus carrying elementary school age children. You are concerned that some of the children may have spinal injuries. Which of the following is TRUE of cervical spine injuries in children?
A) They are more often due to penetrating trauma than in adults. B) The heavier head of the child increases the incidence of cervical distraction injuries. C) Pediatric patients do not require cervical spine immobilization, as their bodies will self-splint the injury. D) The pediatric cervical spine should be immobilized in a position of moderate hyperextension.
Each medical practice must appoint a person to serve as its Privacy Compliance Officer, who must be familiar with federal and state privacy regulations in order to:
A) file monthly reports with the office of the state insurance commissioner. B) respond to insurance carriers' questions and handle patient billing complaints. C) respond to requests for medical records and handle privacy-related complaints. D) represent the practice in any lawsuits that arise over privacy issues.