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Calculate the bolus dose of Dantrolene in mg for a 350 pound patient. (Answer in a whole number)

A patient is given propofol and succinylcholine for induction of general anesthesia. After a multiple unsuccessful and difficult attempts at intubation, a glidescope arrives. It has been four minutes so repeated doses of propofol and succinylcholine are administered. What potential side effect may occur? 

In a hospital setting, some Parkinson patients may be on a monitored drug holiday. The goal of physical therapy during this scenario is: 

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are they?

Anti-seizure medications, such as Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and Divalproex sodium (Depakote) generally have which of the following mechanism of actions? 

 What is the primary mechanism of action of oral contraceptives?  

Which 2 statements describe the ED95 of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents? (Select the 2 correct answers)

Metformin, a Biguanide, is used for what purpose?   

Parkinson Disease is a deficiency of dopamine within the substantial nigra. In contrast, some conditions are thought to come from an overactivity of dopamine in limbic pathways. Which of the following conditions is thought to be due to excess dopamine activity?   

What is the mechanism of action of an indirect-acting cholinergic stimulant, such as Donepezil (Aricept), which is used in the management of Alzheimer’s?