Which of the following statements is true regarding herbal supplements?
a. They are similar to prescription drugs.
b. Use has been declining in the last two years.
c. They have significant pharmacological actions.
d. Most are synthetically manufactured.
c. Herbs can have significant pharmacological actions and can interact with conventional drugs, which may result in adverse effects.
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When differentiating chronic renal failure from acute renal failure, the EMT realizes:
A) Chronic renal failure often requires long-term dialysis B) Acute renal failure is often permanent C) Chronic renal failure is reversible with IV fluid administration D) Acute renal failure is treated with a kidney transplant
Disorders of the neuromuscular junction include which of the following? 1. Lambert-Eaton syndrome 2. Myasthenia gravis 3. Dermatomyositis 4. Tetanus, botulism
a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
What are the criteria to define hypopnea?
a. 20% decrease in airflow and 4% oxygen desaturation b. 20% decrease in airflow and 2% oxygen desaturation c. 30% decrease in airflow and 4% oxygen desaturation d. 30% decrease in airflow and 2% oxygen desaturation
The approved dose of pentamidine by aerosol for prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is
a. 300 mg once per week. b. 300 mg once every 4 weeks. c. 600 mg once every other month. d. 600 mg once every 4 weeks.