Which of the following antihypertensives is a Beta-blocker?
a. atenolol
b. prazosin
c. furosemide
d. clonidine
a. When selecting a ß-blocker for the treatment of hypertension, it is best to use a cardioselective ß1-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin) so it could be given to patients with diabetes and asthma and has fewer undesirable adverse effects. Beta-blockers end in "olol".
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The alveoli of a patient's lungs are filled with fluid and pus secondary to pneumonia. For which of the following is the patient at risk?
A) Decreased movement of air into the lungs B) Decreased movement of the diaphragm C) Decreased absorption of oxygen into the body D) Collapse of the trachea and bronchi
Over the radio, medical direction has given the following order for an unstable patient you suspect is having a heart attack: "Have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg, and transport as soon as possible." You would show reception of this order by stating:
A) "Copy. We will administer the aspirin as ordered and begin immediate transport." B) "Copy. We will start transport and administer 324 mg of aspirin en route." C) "Copy. We will have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg, and transport ASAP." D) "Copy, Dr. Nash. We will follow the orders as received and transport to your facility."
Explain why consensus is important but difficult to achieve
What will be an ideal response?
Lidocaine was the first amide local anesthetic drug developed by Lofgren in 1943
A) True B) False