You are treating a patient who has severe asthma. Which classification of drugs may pose some risk of bronchoconstriction and should be used carefully in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
a. ?-adrenergic cardiac stimulants
b. Cardiac glycosides
c. ? blockers
d. Antiarrhythmics
ANS: C
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a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
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The alimentary canal is a long, muscular tube that begins at the mouth and ends at the anus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The first section of the large intestine is the ____
A) ascending colon B) descending colon C) cecum D) sigmoid
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Another name for a suture material that is either absorbable or nonabsorbable is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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