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Many NSAID’s, but not including acetaminophen, have both central and peripheral (anti-inflammatory) effects.

Which of the following is an example of a prodrug? A drug whose metabolites produce a significant amount of the response.

The only method of pain control in a patient is by administering drugs.

Which one of these causes of hypoxemia is not responsive to supplemental oxygen?

What is the concentration, in mg/ml, of 0.5% bupivacaine?

Is the abnormal ECG complex in the ECG an escape beat or a ventricular premature contraction?  

Ocular pressure is likely to cause which one of these ECG changes?    

Ventricular premature contractions can occur in any patient but they are more likely to occur in a patient undergoing surgery to correct a GDV.

It is usually safe to remember that the __________ value reported by a capnometer is the best estimate of PaCO2. Pick which one best fits in the blank.

If a patient is exposed to carbon monoxide pulse oximetry is a reliable method to determine if there is carbon monoxide poisoning.