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8) A soldier's unit has come under attack with a nerve agent. The
symptoms exhibited are skeletal muscle paralysis, profuse bronchial
secretions, miosis, bradycardia, and convulsions. The alarm indicates
exposure to
an organophosphate. What is the correct treatment?
A. Do nothing until you can confirm the nature of the nerve agent.
B. Administer atropine, and attempt to confirm the nature of the nerve
agent.
C. Administer atropine and 2-PAM (pralidoxime).
D. Administer 2-PAM.
16) Remedies for nasal stuffiness often contain which one of the
following drugs?
A. Albuterol.
B. Atropine.
C. Epinephrine.
D. Norepinephrine.
E. Phenylephrine.
18) The following circles represent pupillary diameter in one eye prior to
and following the topical application
of Drug X:
A. Physostigmine.
B. Acetylcholine.
C. Terbutaline.
D. Phenylephrine.
E. Isoproterenol
19) The graphs below depict the changes in blood pressure caused by
the intravenous administration of epinephrine before and after an
unknown Drug X. Which of the following drugs is most likely Drug X?
A. Atropine.
B. Phenylephrine.
C. Physostigmine.
D. Prazosin.
E. Propranolol.
20) A 38-year-old male has recently started monotherapy for mild
hypertension. At his most recent office visit, he complains of tiredness
and not being able to complete three sets of tennis. Which one of the
following drugs is he most likely to be taking for hypertension?
A. Albuterol.
B. Atenolol.
C. Ephedrine.
D. Phentolamine.
E. Prazosin.