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Question 1 of 5

The nurse will instruct patients about a possible systemic effect that may occur if excessive amounts of topically applied adrenergic nasal decongestants are used. Which systemic effect may occur?

A. Heartburn

B. Bradycardia

C. Drowsiness

D. Palpitations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Palpitations

Question 2 of 5

A 55-year-old woman who had been suffering from atrial flutter for 3 months was admitted to the hospital for cardioversion. Which of the following drugs was most likely administered?

A. Mexiletine

B. Lidocaine

C. Adenosine

D. Amiodarone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Adenosine

Question 3 of 5

Propranolol is used in the treatment all of the following diseases EXCEPT:

A. Cardiovascular diseases

B. Hyperthyroidism

C. Migraine headache

D. Bronchial asthma

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bronchial asthma

Question 4 of 5

All of the following statements about growth hormone are true EXCEPT:

A. It may stimulate the synthesis or release of somatomedins

B. Low levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 are associated with dwarfism

C. Hypersecretion can result in acromegaly

D. It is contraindicated in subjects with closed epiphyses

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is contraindicated in subjects with closed epiphyses

Question 5 of 5

Aspirin in small doses (50 to 150 mg per day)

A. Is of benefit in patients of unstable angina

B. Has thrombolytic action

C. PREFerentially inhibits prostacyclin synthetase enzyme

D. MAY Alleviate need for Verapamil in variant angina

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Is of benefit in patients of unstable angina

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