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Mr. Wonderful

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The nurse transcribes an order for chlorpropamide (Diabinese). What is an appropriate dosage range for this medication?
 
  A) 0.25 to 3 g per day
  B) 2 mg per day
  C) 100 to 250 mg per day
  D) 5 mg orally daily

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A student asks the anatomy and physiology instructor to explain the two hemispheres of the brain and what they regulate. What statement, if made by the instructor, is accurate?
 
  A) The hemispheres regulate the electrical conduction system of the brain.
  B) The hemispheres regulate the afferent conduction system.
  C) The hemispheres regulate the efferent conduction system.
  D) The hemispheres regulate communication between sensory and motor neurons.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The appropriate dosage range for oral chlorpropamide is 100 to 250 mg/d. Tolbutamide is 0.25 to 3 g/d. Glimepiride is 1 to 4 mg/d. Glipizide is taken 5 mg PO daily.

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The cerebral cortex consists of two hemispheres, which regulate the communication between sensory and motor neurons and are the sites of thinking and learning. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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