While gathering a history from a 65-year-old man, you note that he takes a beta blocker. You know this is a cardiac medication which will:
A) cause smooth muscle in the heart to contract.
B) block the beta receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system.
C) interrupt the signals to the vagus nerve.
D) reduce the rate and force of cardiac contractions.
D
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Scientists use a ________ system to name all living organisms
a. binomial b. trinomial c. quadomial d. manyomial
What is the main purpose of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality?
a. To regulate hospitals b. To conduct and support research with respect to health care services and procedures c. To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pharmaceuticals d. None of the above
Hypertrophy of the tonsils would be reported in the ICD-10-CM chapter titled _____
a. Diseases of the Nervous System b. Diseases of the Respiratory System c. Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases d. Diseases of the Digestive System
If the heart muscle is ________, it is receiving less than the normal amount of blood flow.
A. perfused
B. ischemic
C. depolarized
D. precordial