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ETearle

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An antiemetic that potentiates the depressant effects on the CNS of narcotics, sedatives or hypnotics, and alcohol and no longer used commonly by emergency medical services is:
 
  a. Ondansetron (Zofran)
  b. Dolasetron (Anzemet)
  c. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  d. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Question 2

A person with type A blood cannot receive type O blood.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
Rationale: a. Zofran is a serotonin antagonist having less effect on CNS depressants.
b. Dolastron is a serotonin antagonist having less effect on CNS depression.
c. Correct.
d. Prochlorperazine has weak anticholinergic properties having less effect on CNS depression.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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