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sammy

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A 45-year-old patient presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Upon auscultation of bowel sounds, you hear high-pitched gurgles and clicks lasting around 10 seconds. This patient may have:
 
  A) normal sounds.
  B) hyperperistalsis.
  C) borborygmi.
  D) paralytic ileus.

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What distinguishes verapamil (Calan, Isoptin) and diltiazem (Cardizem) from nifedipine (Procardia)?
 
  A) Verapamil and diltiazem are calcium channel blockers, whereas nifedipine is not.
  B) Verapamil and diltiazem reduce SA and AV node conductivity.
  C) Nifedipine can be used only to treat anginal episodes.
  D) Only nifedipine causes smooth muscle relaxation.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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