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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following short-acting catecholamines is used for their strong al-pha-1-vasoconstricting effects to reduce swelling in the nose and larynx and to control bleeding during bronchoscopic biopsy?
 
  a. Levophed
  b. Dopamine
  c. Dobutamine
  d. Racemic epinephrine

Question 2

A metered dose inhaler of salmeterol delivers which of the following?
 
  a. 131 mcg/puff
  b. 90 mcg/puff
  c. 65 mcg/puff
  d. 25 mcg/puff


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Zebsrer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because of their strong alpha-1 activity and vasoconstricting effect, epinephrine and the synthet-ic racemic epinephrine are used to reduce swelling in the nose (nasal decongestant) and larynx (croup, epiglottitis) and to control bleeding during bronchoscopic biopsy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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