Which of the following types of medication would MOST likely reduce a patient's ability to compensate when in shock?

A) Tricyclic antidepressants
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Nasal decongestants
D) Beta-2 adrenergic agonists


Answer: B) Calcium channel blockers

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What mechanism has been found to be useful in minimizing the development of pneumonia asso-ciated with intubated patients?

a. Elevation of the head of the bed b. Frequent suctioning through the endotra-cheal tube c. Maintaining the patient on severe fluid restriction d. Use of tracheal gas insufflation

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The ________, or heel bone, is the largest tarsal bone.

A. calcaneus B. fibula C. femur D. ulna E. tibia

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All of the following drugs may cause hyperglycemia except:

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