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A diabetic patient suffers from effort angina, they have tried beta blockers before but are worried about experiencing a hypoglycemic incident while on the beta blocker. What would be the next best drug to treat this patient's angina? a. Verapamil b. Nifedipine c. Metoprolol d. Bumetanide ANS: A - verapamil is in a class of calcium channel blockers that decrease force and rate of contraction. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker but it does not decrease the force and rate of contraction so wo...

Histotechnology- Decalcification 2. Acid solutions act as decalcifies by removing which of the following salts? a. calcium b. lithium c. potassium d. sodium - correct answers calcium 1. The effect of acid decalcification is most noticeable in the staining of: - correct answers Nuclei 3. After completion of decalcification, the specimen should be rinsed in: - correct answers Water 4. The amount of time a bone needs to remain in the decalcifying solution does not depend on: a. density ...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 250 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? HESI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 250 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should t...

All CCB are racemic mixtures except? Dilt and Nifedipine Non-Dihydropyridines Verapamil and diltiazem Dihydropyridines Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Nimodipine, Felodipine, Isradipine, Nisoldipine Amlodipine, Clevidipine Adverse affects of CCBs are similar except that dihydropyridines never cause what? Bradycardia (usually have reflex tachycardia) CCBs mechanism of action? Bind to unique sites on the a1 subunit of L-type voltage-gated channels Decreasing intracellular calcium Non-dihydropyridine...

Osteoporosis - ANSWER What is the term for a bone disorder in which there is a diminished amount of calcium in the bone? Fracture - ANSWER What is the medical term for a break in the continuity of the bone? Osteomalacia - ANSWER A softening of adult bone due to a disorder in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Colle's Fracture - ANSWER What is the common name for a transverse fracture of the distal end of the radius? Rongeur - ANSWER What orthopedic instrument would be described as c...

A 57-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 2-week history of swelling of both her feet. It improves a little bit with elevation but still is bothersome to her because her shoes no longer fit. She has type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with metformin and linagliptin. She was diagnosed with hypertension 6 months ago and started treatment with amlodipine. Subsequent blood pressure measurements on separate occasions have been around 130/90 mm Hg. She otherwise feels well. Today, her pulse...

Histotechnology: Decalcification and Processing After completion of decalcification, the specimen should be - correct answers Washed in water Over decalcification is more noticeable in staining of nuclei or cytoplasm? - correct answers Nuclei Acid solutions soften bone by removing what type of salts? - correct answers Calcium salts What type of acid is a chelating agent used in decalcification? - correct answers EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid) To offset the hydrolysis of n...

Complete the phrase: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) lower blood pressure by ________________: vasodilation Complete the phrase: CCBs differ from nitrates in that they do not cause vasodilation of _______________: veins (venous system) Complete the phrase: Dihydropyridine CCBs primarily affect ____________________: arterioles Complete the phrase: The three net effects of the CCBs verapamil and diltiazem on the heart are _______1________, _________________ _______2_______ __________________, a...

Calcium Channel Blockers review questions and answers 2023 with complete solution How do calcium channel blockers affect vascular smooth muscle? Calcium channel blockers constrict vascular smooth muscle. Calcium channel blockers dilate vascular smooth muscle. Calcium channel blockers enhance vascular smooth muscle proliferation. Calcium channels blockers dilate the vascular smooth muscle of veins. Calcium channel blockers enhance vascular smooth muscle proliferation. How do ...