Which of the following medications in elderly patients may cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
A) levodopa
B) thyroxin
C) aminoglycosides
D) carbamazepine
C) aminoglycosides
Aminoglycosides may cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity in elderly patients. For example, the half-lives of gentamicin, kanamycin, and netilmicin are more than doubled in elderly patients.
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Which of the following statements regarding ceilings is LEAST accurate?
A. They may conceal plumbing. B. They often act as a sound barrier. C. They rarely control the diffusion of light. D. They may control the distribution of air in a room.
The temperature measurement scale most commonly used in the United States is:
A) centigrade B) mercury C) Fahrenheit D) Celsius
CPT Code ________. Basic life and/or disability examination that includes: Measurement of height, weight, and blood pressure; Completion of a medical history following a life insurance pro forma; Collection of blood sample and/or urinalysis complying with "chain of custody" protocols; and Completion of necessary documentation/certificates.
a. CPT Code 99450 b. CPT Code 99350 c. CPT Code 99150 d. CPT Code 99550 e. none of the above
What is the term for the six muscles that provide movement of the eye?
a. accessory b. extrinsic c. intrinsic d. involuntary