Which of the following terms is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to norepinephrine?

a. Sympatholytic
b. Anticholinergic
c. Cholinergic
d. Adrenergic


ANS: D
Adrenergic (adrenomimetic) refers to a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to norepineph-rine or epinephrine.

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A) Count respirations for 6 seconds and multiply by 10. B) Count respirations for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. C) Count respirations for 2 minutes and divide by 4. D) Count respirations for 10 seconds and multiply by 6.

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When evaluating an AP L-spine radiograph, the spinous processes are observed to be shifted to the patient's right. Which direction was the patient rotated?

A. Toward his/her left B. Toward his/her right

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On the mandibular, the major connector is a lingual bar

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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After you have completed the primary assessment and initiated any required treatment for a 2-year-old child, you should:

A. begin rapid transport to an appropriate medical facility. B. determine if immediate transport is needed.

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