B.
Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
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C.
Apical pulse and blood pressure
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A.
Blocking calcium channels
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B.
Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
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C.
Directly relaxing vascular smooth muscle
✓
D.
Increasing fluid excretion
✓
A.
Ventricular tachycardia
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C.
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
✓
A.
Breathe rapidly and shallowly during treatment.
✓
B.
Hold the medication in the nebulizer cup until symptoms worsen.
✓
C.
Sit upright and breathe slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
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D.
Discontinue treatment once the mist stops.
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A.
Decreasing glucose absorption from the gut
✓
B.
Increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues
✓
C.
Stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas
✓
D.
Reducing hepatic glucose production
✓
B.
Once daily at bedtime or in the morning, at the same time each day
✓
C.
Only when blood glucose is very high
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D.
As a sliding scale for rapid corrections
✓
D.
Respiratory depression
✓
A.
Encourage vigorous exercise.
✓
B.
Administer IV fluids rapidly.
✓
C.
Institute bleeding precautions.
✓
D.
Provide a high-fiber diet.
✓
A.
Reduce nausea and vomiting.
✓
B.
Stimulate red blood cell production.
✓
C.
Increase white blood cell count.
✓
A.
Directly stimulating intestinal smooth muscle.
✓
B.
Softening stool by increasing water content in the bowel.
✓
C.
Providing bulk to the stool.
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D.
Inhibiting fluid absorption from the bowel.
✓
A.
Within the therapeutic range.
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B.
A sub-therapeutic level.
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D.
Indicative of rapid metabolism.
✓
A.
To convert atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm.
✓
B.
To prevent stroke by inhibiting clot formation.
✓
C.
To increase cardiac output.
✓
D.
To relieve chest pain.
✓
A.
Inhale quickly and deeply after activating the inhaler.
✓
B.
Activate the inhaler before placing it in the mouth.
✓
C.
Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
✓
D.
Exhale immediately after inhalation.
✓
A.
Stop taking it immediately once symptoms improve.
✓
B.
Taper the dose gradually as directed by the physician.
✓
C.
Take a higher dose on alternate days.
✓
D.
Take it only when experiencing severe symptoms.
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