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A concern for patients taking both insulin and beta-blockers is:
 
  A) the two medications, when taken together, have a synergistic effect.
  B) beta-blockers, due to their sympatholytic effects on the nervous system, can further reduce available ATP to the cells of the body in the presence of insulin.
  C) beta2 adrenergic blockers can both hide the effects of hypoglycemia, making it difficult to recognize, and decrease the release of glucagon.
  D) beta-blockers prevent the release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreas.

Question 2

To avoid the carotid sinus, you should palpate for a carotid pulse at the level of:
 
  A) Terry's point.
  B) the cricoid cartilage.
  C) the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
  D) carotid bifurcation.


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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