A beta2 medication benefits a patient by which one of the following actions?

A) Taking away a patient's chest pain
B) Increasing the heart rate
C) Decreasing the need for oxygen
D) Opening the small airways


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In a small number of patients with a spinal cord injury or massive head injury, ____ may be required in order to decrease vascular volume and support the blood pressure.

A. vasopressors B. bronchodilators C. corticosteroids D. benzodiazepines

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Which of the following does not describe chronic renal failure? 

A. kidneys slowly lose function B. commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes C. can result from poisons and/or alcohol abuse D. surgical repair of obstructions may correct failure

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Soaking items in a germicidal solution describes:

dry heat autoclaving chemical sterilization boiling

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