Because of the mild alpha- adrenergic blocking effects of ...

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Because of the mild alpha- adrenergic blocking effects of droperidol, the paramedic should be alert for signs of:
 
  a. Bradycardia
  b. Hypotension
  c. Bradypnea
  d. Hypertension

Question 2

Public information can be used to:
 
  a. hide the real facts about what is going on.
  b. call people to action.
  c. sell a product so the government can fund disaster relief.
  d. None of the above

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Answer to Question 1

b
Rationale: a. Alpha- adrenergic blockade may cause vasodilation resulting in hypotension. It does not affect the heart rate.
b. Correct.
c. Alpha -adrenergic blockade does not affect breathing.
d. Alpha- adrenergic stimulation would cause hypertension by constricting arterioles. Blockade causes relaxation of those vessels.

Answer to Question 2

B

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