Sympathetic receptors of the heart are referred to as ß1 and all other sympathetic receptors are ß2

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


T: Beta1-receptors are located on the heart while all other beta receptors on other organs are termed ß2 . Thus, if you want a drug to work on the heart, it is best to select a drug that is selective to beta1-receptors to avoid unwanted side effects.

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a. the Incident Commander and/or CEO. b. the Operations Section Chief. c. the Logistics Section Chief. d. no one. The PIO is totally independent of others' influences.

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The amount of drug available in a solution is called the:

a. volume on hand. c. stock solution. b. desired dose. d. dosage on hand.

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Determine the pump discharge pressure required to adequately supply a 200 foot section of 1 3/4-inch hose equipped with a 150 gpm fog nozzle

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following represents a plausible explanation for the occurrence of lingual paresthesia?

A) The lingual nerve is not usually in the pathway of the needle during the IA injection. B) The lingual nerve is a large nerve therefore more easily encountered. C) The lingual nerve is attached to the interpterygoid fascia and does not slide away when encountered. D) A small but significant anatomical anomaly exists where the lingual nerve is attached to the IA nerve in the pterygomandibular space.

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