What antidote should be considered or kept on hand to treat opioid overdose in a patient who begins to exhibit signs of respiratory arrest?

a.  Flumazenil
b.  Administer oxygen
c.  The opioid antagonist [e.g., Narcan or naloxone]
d.  Vitamin K


b.  Administer oxygen

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Which of the statements is false in regards to caring for an indwelling catheter?

A) Infection is a constant concern when the patient has an indwelling catheter. B) Never allow the urinary drainage bag to be higher than the hips of the patient. C) Always disinfect the connection between the catheter and drainage tubing when disconnecting. D) Kinks and bent tubing are not a problem.

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The most common type of allergy is _____

A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Type IV

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All of the following are biological effects mediated by the products of mast cells except _____

a. chemotaxis of neutrophils, eosinophils, and effector T cells b. growth factor secretion c. smooth muscle contraction d. connective tissue remodeling e. All of the above are mediated by mast cells.

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Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for the development of primary hypertension?

A) African American race B) High salt intake C) Male gender D) Obesity

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