Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)?

A) delavirdine (Rescriptor®)
B) efavirenz (Sustiva®)
C) zidovudine (Retrovir®)
D) rilpivirine (Edurant®)


C) zidovudine (Retrovir®)
C) The drug called zidovudine (Retrovir®) is not classified as a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). It is classified as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). This type of drug inhibits synthesis of viral DNA by reverse transcriptase.

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During a single-breath capnogram, the sharp downstroke and return to baseline that normally oc-curs after the end-tidal point indicates what?

a. Exhalation of mainly dead space gas b. Inspiration of fresh respiratory gas c. Exhalation of mixed alveolar and dead space gas d. Exhalation of mainly alveolar gas

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You are treating an asthmatic who also happens to be taking propranolol (a ? blocker) for a history of cardiac arrhythmias. What type of effect would you expect albuterol to have on this patient?

a. Antagonistic effect b. Synergistic effect c. Little or no effect d. Additive effect

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Finance, Education and Training, Manufacturing, and Hospitality and Tourism are examples of the sixteen career clusters included in the National Career Clusters™ Framework

A. True B. False

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