Which of the following treatment procedures is not a surgical ...

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Which of the following treatment procedures is not a surgical procedure?
 
  A) lobectomy
  B) laparoscopic adrenalectomy
  C) parathyroidectomy
  D) chemical thyroidectomy

Question 2

Which medication increases the force of cardiac muscle contractions?
 
  A) diuretics
  B) antiarrhythmics
  C) beta-blocker drugs
  D) cardiotonic

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A chemical thyroidectomy uses a large dose of radioactive iodine and is given in order to kill thyroid gland cells without actually having to do surgery. A lobectomy, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and parathyroidectomy are all surgical procedures.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A cardiotonic is used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions. Diuretics are used to increase urine production. Antiarrhythmics reduce or prevent cardiac arrhythmias. Beta-blocker drugs treat hypertension and angina pectoris by lowering the heart rate.