The primary indication of atenolol (Tenormin®) is:
A) hyperthyroidism
B) preeclampsia
C) thyrotoxicosis
D) hypertension
D) hypertension
The primary indication of atenolol (Tenormin®) is hypertension. It is administered orally for this purpose, as well as to treat angina pectoris. It is administered intravenously to treat myocardial infarction (MI).
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A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision has critical injuries and must be removed from the car for care and transport to the hospital. Prior to removing the patient from the vehicle, what must be done?
A) Application of a vest-type immobilization device B) Completion of the primary and secondary exams C) Application of a cervical collar D) Completion of the primary assessment and vital signs
You are called for a 48-year-old man who is complaining of back and leg pain. Your assessment finds pain and tenderness in his lower back with tingling through his left buttock and down his left leg. He tells you that he has been moving furniture. You should suspect:
A) decubitus. B) kyphosis. C) sciatica. D) osteoarthritis.
The emergency department of a hospital cannot bill for an emergency department visit if the patient is admitted to the hospital within:
A) 30 days. B) 72 hours. C) 5 days. D) 10 days.
Movement that results in a decreased angle between two bones is called
a. abduction. c. extension. b. adduction. d. flexion.