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on: Jul 3, 2018
Beta-blockers generally have which of the following effects?
 
  A) Increased cardiac conduction
  B) Decreased myocardial contractility
  C) Vasoconstriction
  D) Increased myocardial contractility

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Which statement indicates an accurate understanding of administering positive pressure ventilation (PPV) to a geriatric patient?
 
  A) An increase in the force of ventilation is needed to get air into the stiff lungs.
  B) If the patient is breathing between 10 and 20 breaths per minute, PPV is not needed.
  C) If the geriatric patient has a history of COPD, a pediatric bag-valve mask may be needed.
  D) Gentle ventilations that make the chest rise are adequate to provide oxygen into lungs.


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carojassy25

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


bucstennis@aim.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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