Which of the following drugs is a bile acid sequestrant?
A) gemfibrozil
B) colestipol
C) atorvastatin
D) cholestyramine
D) cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (resin) is a bile acid sequestrant. It binds with bile salts in the intestinal tract to form an insoluble complex that is excreted in the feces. This reduces circulating cholesterol and increases serum LDL removal rates.
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1 lb = ________ oz (apothecary)
A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16
The major difference between anesthetic and neuroleptanesthetic drugs is that the neuroleptanesthetic drugs:
a. decrease pain sensation and produce amnesia while the patient remains conscious. b. induce a loss of all sensation, often impairing consciousness. c. are neuromuscular blocking agents that produce paralysis. d. include halothane, which is the prototype for this class of drug.
What is the body’s initial physical response to a stress, which could result in syncope?
a. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs. b. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the muscles of the arms and legs. c. Constriction of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain. d. Dilation of the vascular bed causes large amounts of blood to be pumped to the brain.
Which of the following is false about home O2 therapy?
a. A PRN (as needed) prescription for O2 is acceptable. b. Hypoxemia can be confirmed by arterial blood gas (ABG) or oximetry. c. A PaO2 at or below 55 mm Hg documents need. d. An SaO2 below 88% is clinical evidence of need.