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11 Cards in this Set
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What is one of the earliest symptoms of botulism that our patient exhibited?
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constipation |
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation C. Dry mouth D. Alopecia |
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Infant botulism can affect the ______________ nerve fibers and cause constipation dueto decreased peristalsis in the G.I. tract.
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autonomic |
A. Parasympathetic
B. Autonomic C. Somatic D. Peripheral |
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Touching a hot stove is an example of a somatic reflex action. |
True |
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Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of ____________, leading to paralysis |
acetylcholine |
A. Epinephrine
B. Acetylcholine C. Norepinephrine D. None of the above |
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What does a Pheochromocytoma do to blood pressure andrespiratory rate? |
Increase blood pressure and increase respiratory rate |
A. Increase blood pressure and decrease respiratory rate
B. Decrease blood pressure and Increase respiratory rate C. Decrease blood pressure and decrease respiratory rate D. Increase blood pressure and increase respiratory rate |
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What kind of medications can be used to stabilize bloodpressure before the removal of the Pheochromocytoma? |
α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist |
A. MAOIs
B. Antibiotics C. Benzodiazepines D. α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist |
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The α1 receptors for the SNS stimulate the radial muscle ofthe iris, causing it to
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Contract and dilate the pupil |
A) Relax and constrict the pupil
B) Contract and dilate the pupil C) Relax and dilate the pupil D) Contract and constrict the pupil |
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Which receptor stimulation(s) is/are excitatory? |
Muscarinic receptor stimulation in the lungs and muscarinic receptor stimulation in the eye |
A. Muscarinic receptor stimulation in the myocardium
B. Muscarinic receptor stimulation in the lungs C. Muscarinic receptor stimulation in the eye D. A and B E. B and C |
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What would be the best treatment for this patient? |
atropine |
A. Sarin
B. Atropine C. β-adrenergic receptor antagonist D. Epinephrine |
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How does Sarin act? |
It causes continuation of muscle contraction |
A. It causes continuation of muscle contraction
B. It causes continuation of muscle relaxation C. It causes muscle contraction and then relaxation D. It causes gas |
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Insecticides contain: |
Organophosphates |
A. Organophosphates B. Organosulfates C. Organonitrates D. Oregano |
