What are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors used for?

A) To block the breakdown of complex carbohydrates
B) To reduce release of glucose from the liver
C) To increase release of insulin from the pancreas
D) To increase sensitivity to insulin in muscle cells


A

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a. Ranitidine. b. Nizatidine. c. Famotidine. d. Cimetidine.

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How many people should be in the "span of control" of one individual at an incident?

A) 3–7 B) 15 C) 3 D) 10

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Which of the following is due to dilated veins, causing their valves to become incompe-tent?

a. Varicose veins b. Thromboangiitis obliterans c. Hemangioma d. Anemia

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You are operating an ambulance in emergency mode on a two-way street. The driver in front of you will not yield accordingly. You should:

A) remain behind the vehicle and anticipate that the driver may slam on the brakes. B) carefully pass the vehicle on the right-hand shoulder if it is safe to do so. C) turn your lights and siren off and use the PA system to alert the driver. D) shine a spotlight into the vehicle's side view mirror to attract the driver's attention.

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