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Question 1 of 5

Class of sirolimus (rapamycin) is:

A. Immunoglobulins

B. Interferons

C. Immunosuppressive agents

D. Monoclonal antibodies

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Immunosuppressive agents

Question 2 of 5

A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?

A. guaifenesin (Humibid)

B. benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)

C. diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

D. dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: guaifenesin (Humibid)

Question 3 of 5

Choose the unwanted effects of clonidine:

A. ParkinsonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s syndrome

B. Sedative and hypnotic effects

C. Agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia

D. Dry cough and respiratory depression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sedative and hypnotic effects

Question 4 of 5

A patient is prescribed a beta blocker. Beta blockers are as effective as antianginals because they do what?

A. Increase oxygen to the systemic circulation

B. Maintain heart rate and blood pressure

C. Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility

D. Decrease heart rate and increase myocardial contractility

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility

Question 5 of 5

Tick the drug belonging to antibiotics-macrolides:

A. Neomycin

B. Doxycycline

C. Erythromycin

D. Cefotaxime

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Erythromycin

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