Which of the following adverse effects is commonly seen with statin drugs?

a. persistent cough
b. hepatotoxicity
c. high cholesterol
d. kidney problems


b. Increases in serum transaminases and elevated creatine phosphokinase create hepatotoxicity.

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When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you are using which of the following?

A) Vise grip B) Power grip C) Power lift D) Lock grip

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Your patient has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. He has a contusion on his forehead, is confused, and is bleeding from his nose. His heart rate is 90 beats per minute, blood pressure is 80/58 mmHg, respirations are 20 breaths per minute, and his skin is cool and clammy. Which of the following sets of injuries should you suspect?

A) Head injury and spine injury B) Head injury, spine injury, and internal bleeding C) Head injury and internal bleeding D) Head injury

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Death from Hymenoptera stings usually results from ____.

A. infection B. allergic reaction C. venom D. septic shock

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Seizure patients who are in the postictal state and are displaying signs of severe hypoxia should be treated with oxygen using a:

A. Nonrebreather mask at 15 lpm. B. Nonrebreather mask at 8 lpm. C. Nasal cannula at 4 lpm. D. Nasal cannula at 10 lpm.

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