A patient is administered cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Which of the following is a major adverse effect of cyclosporine?
A) Congestive heart failure
B) Nephrotoxicity
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Respiratory arrest
B
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While conducting a physical assessment, you note that the patient's breathing is rapid and shallow. This type of breathing pattern is known as
a. hyperventilation. c. obstructive breathing. b. tachypnea. d. bradypnea.
A patient is taking memantine for Alzheimer's disease. This drug does not affect what?
A) Nicotinic receptor sites B) Glucagon receptor sites C) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor sites D) Muscarinic receptor sites
A patient returns from the cardiac catheterization laboratory after angioplasty and stent placement (ECG changes had indicated an inferior wall myocardial infarction in progress). Which lead would best monitor this patient?
a. Varies based on the patient's clinical condition and recent clinical history b. Lead MCL1 c. Lead V1 d. Lead II
Using dimensional analysis, calculate the correct dosage of theophylline 2 mg/kg to give orally to a child who weighs 51 lb. The drug is available as an elixir of 80 mg in 15 mL. Give the answer in mL
What is the answer?