Which of the following drugs is an ACE inhibitor?

a. atenolol
b. diltiazem
c. enalapril
d. nifedipine


c. Enalapril (Vasotec) is an example of an ACE inhibitor which inhibits the angiotensin converting enzyme from changing angiolensin I to the active angiotesin II. This results in lowering of blood pressure.

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What are the four "red flags" to consider as part of monitoring blood pressure response to activity?

a. ___________________________ b. ___________________________ c. ___________________________ d. ___________________________

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The second- and third-degree burns of a firefighter become infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa while she is hospitalized in the burn unit. What is the most likely environmental source for this organism?

A) Her gastrointestinal tract B) Fresh flowers received from her family C) The bathtub used to debride her wounds D) Her blood pressure cuff

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A(n) ________ injection is given into the patient's muscle and allows administration of a larger amount of drug in an adult.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Approximately 5 to 6 ml/cm H2O of compressible volume lost is common for disposable adult circuits even when the ventilator offers volume compensation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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