Antiarrhythmic drugs primarily affect the activity of all of the following ions except:
A. potassium ions.
B. sodium ions.
C. calcium ions.
D. chlorine ions.
Answer: D
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A patient, diagnosed with lymphoma, has an
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A nurse is providing contraceptive counseling to a perimenopausal patient in a monogamous relationship. What comment by the patient indicates that further teaching is necessary?
1. "The calendar method is the most reliable method for me to use.". 2. "If I use the IUD, I will be at minimal risk for pelvic inflammatory disease.". 3. "I should still use birth control, even though I had only three periods last year.". 4. "The contraceptive patch contains both estrogen and progesterone.".
The state legislators were debating the high injury rate among individuals between 15 and 24 years of age. Most such injuries involve
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