Which is an action of epinephrine?

a. Vasodilation
b. Hypotension
c. Sympathetic nerve blocker
d. Prolongs anesthesia

ANS: D
Epinephrine is a potent stimulant; it causes vasoconstriction, prolongs anesthesia, decreases bleeding, and counteracts cardiovascular depressant effects of local anesthesia.

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Cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing bronchospasm by

a. inhibiting mast cell degranulation. b. blocking cholinergic receptor sites. c. enhancing mast cell degranulation. d. stimulating ?2-adrenergic sites.

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Admissions: A&C = 440, NB = 37 Deaths: A&C Total = 22 A&C < 48 hours = 15 A&C > 48 hours = 7 NB Total = 2 NB < 48 hours = 1 NB > 48 hours = 1 Discharges (including deaths): A&C = 412, NB = 33 Which is the net death rate correct to two decimal points?

A. 1.86% B. 2.10% C. 2.09% D. 1.77%

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