A 27-year-old pregnant woman of 30 weeks gestation has been administered terbutaline because of the onset of preterm labor. This drug is effective in stopping preterm labor because
A) it is an antagonist of endogenous oxytocin.
B) it stimulates beta-2 receptors, inhibiting contractility of smooth muscle.
C) it relaxes smooth muscle by decreasing the amount of free acetylcholine.
D) it prevents calcium influx into the cells for cellular contraction.
B
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A) Take the whole course of the medication as prescribed. B) Take this medication with grapefruit juice. C) Do not stop taking this medication or allow the prescription to run out. D) The patient will take this medication for the rest of his life.
Chemical and physical descriptions about a drug are found in which section of a package insert?
A. Clinical pharmacology B. Indications and usage C. Description D. Manufacturer supply
A patient in a clinical research study has given informed consent. This means that the patient has certain rights. These rights include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) confidentiality B) free medical care C) refusal to participate D) protection from harm E) guarantee of treatment F) consent knowledgeably
What is community-based nursing practice?
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