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darbym82

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors such as captopril (Capoten) tend to be less effective as single therapy for which of the racial/ethnic groups listed below?
 
  A.
  Whites
  B.
  Hispanics
  C.
  Asians
  D.
  African Americans

Question 2

Succinylcholine (Anectine) is a muscle relaxant used during surgery. It is inactivated by hydrolysis by the enzyme pseudocholinesteras e.
 
  Some individuals have the atypical form of the enzyme and may develop prolonged muscle paralysis and inability to breathe after this drug is administered. Which of the groups listed below has the greatest risk (in fact, it is said to be 1 out of 135)?
  A.
  African Americans and Asians
  B.
  American Indians and Hispanics
  C.
  Jews and Alaskan Eskimos
  D.
  Asians and Whites


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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