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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following organisms are the major causes of community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults in developed countries?

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis

B. Staphylococcal aureus

C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

D. Escherichia coli

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis

Question 2 of 5

The rate of blood flow to the 'entire body' increases significantly during exercise. Explain briefly how the heart achieves this.

A. Increased heart rate.

B. Increased stroke volume.

C. Therefore increased cardiac output.

D. All of the above statements are true.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above statements are true.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with heart failure has a new order for captopril 12.5 mg PO. After giving the first dose and teaching the patient about the drug, which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?

A. I will be sure to take the medication with food.'

B. I will need to eat more potassium-rich foods in my diet.'

C. I will call for help when I need to get up to use the bathroom.'

D. I will expect to feel more short of breath for the next few days.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will call for help when I need to get up to use the bathroom.'

Question 4 of 5

Atrioventricular valves prevent backflow of blood into the:

A. atria.

B. lungs.

C. vena cava.

D. ventricles.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: atria.

Question 5 of 5

A patient taking Digoxin is experiencing severe bradycardia, nausea, and vomiting. A lab draw shows that their Digoxin level is 4 ng/mL. What medication do you anticipate the physician to order for this patient?

A. Narcan

B. Aminophylline

C. Digibind

D. No medication because this is a normal Digoxin level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Digibind

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