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The inverse demand function for cigarettes is given by P(q) = 90 – 2q where q is the quantity of packs of cigarettes that are sold. The inverse supply function is given by P(q) = 10 + 3q. In the past, cigarettes were not taxed, but now a tax of $15 per pack has been introduced. Which of the following functions represent the market supply functions adjusted for the presence of the tax?

Which of the following combinations of medications presents the risk of developing malignant hyperthermia in patients who are susceptible to this problem?

Which of the following is NOT part of the ‘negative’ symptoms of schizophrenia?

Your patient is receiving a medication that increases the levels of acetylcholine (ACH).  This increase in ACH may result in increased parasympathetic responses such as:

The drug of choice for treatment of parkinsonian symptoms associated with the use of a dopaminergic blocking agent is which of the following medications?

You are evaluating a 10-year-old child who is febrile and tachycardic. The child’s capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What parameter will determine if the child is in compensated shock?

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He is lethargic, with retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory rate of 70/min, with warm extremities and brisk capillary refill. Which immediate life-threatening condition could this child’s condition most likely progress to if left untreated?

Use this scenario to answer questions #35 and #36: After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is now unresponsive to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen saturation is 94% on 2 L/min of nasal cannula oxygen. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise and poor air entry bilaterally. If the patient continues to snore and exhibit poor chest rise and poor air entry bilaterally after your initial intervention, what next step is most appropriate?

Which of the following patients would not be expected to given a Beta Adrenergic Antagonist to control arrhythmias?

A 3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and high-quality CPR is in progress. You are the team leader. The first rhythm check reveals the rhythm shown here. Defibrillation is attempted with a shock dose of 2 J/kg. After shock administration, what should you say to your team members?