Which of the following beta-blocking drugs used in treating glaucoma pose(s) the least risk for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? You may select more than one answer

1. Betaxolol
2. Carteolol
3. Levobetaxolol
4. Metipranolol
5. Timolol


Correct Answers: 1, 3

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The health care provider is planning care for a patient receiving the anorexiant drug dieth-ylpropion (Tenuate). What is the maximum amount of time that this drug therapy can be used with the patient?

a. 1-2 weeks b. 2-4 weeks c. 6-12 weeks d. 6-12 months

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The daughter of a patient who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer asks which documents are required to allow her to make health care decisions for her parent. Which response would provide the most information to the daughter?

a. Advance directives indicate the degree of intervention desired by the patient. b. A ‘Do Not Resuscitate' document signed by the patient transfers authority to the next of kin. c. A durable power of attorney for health care transfers decision-making authority for health care to a designated person. d. A living will transfers authority to the physician.

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Which, if any, of the following is not required when contending that a minor child qualifies as a "mature minor" and, therefore, should be allowed to make a medical decision on his own behalf?

1. He should not have been held back in any grade in school. 2. He should be making his decision free of undue influence or pressure from someone else. 3. He should be able to indicate the risks and benefits of the choice he is making. 4. He should be able to give a reason for his choice.

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