The first-line drugs in the treatment of patients with major depression are the:
A) MAOIs
B) SSRIs
C) SNRIs
D) TCAs
B) SSRIs
Today, the first-line drugs in the treatment of patients with major depression are the SSRIs. They are relatively newer antidepressants that have had a tremendous impact on prescribing patterns.
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Journals are generally considered more reliable sources for referencing than magazines because the articles are:
A) Written using professional nomenclature. B) Written by and for pharmacy technicians. C) Peer-reviewed D) Opinion-based
A young male patient with a seizure history is postictal in his bed. His airway is patent, breathing labored, and radial pulse strong and fast. Vital signs are pulse, 140; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 158/92 mmHg; and SpO2, 96% on room air. At this time, which action would be most appropriate?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Place the patient in a lateral recumbent position
Rosenthal's disease:
A) D68.1. B) D68.9. C) D68.2. D) D68.318.
Congenital diplegic cerebral palsy:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) G80.1. B) G80.8. C) G08.9. D) G80.9.