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No overly long, conflicting views, lots of chat Syria thread?
I thought questions such as legality of a war would be here. Maybe people looking back to Iraq to back up their arguments. Maybe people discussing the use of chemical weapons. Maybe people talking about the need to stop all the killing? Or maybe the view that there is a political solution?
Or maybe it has been and gone? I'm using my phone in a foreign country where it's bright.
I never know how I feel about this sort of thing.
On the one hand, I don't think we should be the world's policeman and we have badly fucked up Afghanistan and Iraq in some ways. But on the other it just feels wrong that we're sitting back watching the telly and letting atrocities happen.
I think I'm just going to accept it as a contradiction in my views, and not think about it too much.
Obviously I can't speak for anybody else here
but I've not really looked at the thread (in fact I'm not even sure I've opened it) because I find it so unutterably depressing. I come onto DiS for some light relief and it's just not something I really want to discuss on here because I will be tempted to make an inappropriate pun, or someone else will do one and I'll get annoyed.
Agreed there is a lot of nonsense etc and we come here
For light relief as you say, but I have been amazed and very much interested in some of the views, responses, ideology and general level of intellect the community of DiS has which is why threads like this are someone's just so useful to chat about different possibilities etc. especially as I'm on leave and away from the usual places where these things can be discussed.


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Darwin's naturalization hypothesis up-close: Intermountain grassland invaders differ morphologically and phenologically from native community dominants
Biological Invasions 14 (4), 901-913
Abstract: Darwin's naturalization hypothesis predicts that successful invaders will tend to differ taxonomically from native species in recipient communities because less related species exhibit lower niche overlap and experience reduced biotic resistance. This hypothesis has garnered substantial support at coarse scales. However, at finer scales, the influence of traits and niche use on invasibility and invader impacts is poorly understood. Within grasslands of western Montana, USA, we compared morphological and phenological traits for five top exotic invasive forbs and five dominant native forbs using multivariate techniques to examine niche separation between exotics and natives. Exotic forbs differed from native forbs in multivariate space. Phenologically, native forbs synchronized vegetative growth with bolting and flowering early in spring. In contrast, exotics initiated vegetative growth concurrent with natives but bolted and flowered later. Morphologically, vegetative growth of exotics was three times shorter and narrower, but flowering stem growth was 35% taller and 65% wider than the natives. Collectively, these patterns suggest different strategies of resource uptake and allocation. Additionally, following wildfire, survival was four times higher for exotics compared to natives, and three times more of the surviving exotics flowered. The exotics we examined appeared to be exploiting an empty community-level niche. The resulting pattern of trait differences between exotics and natives suggests a predictable pattern of invasion and a predictable trajectory of community change. Our results illustrate how quantifying trait differences between invading exotics and natives at the within-community scale can improve understandings of community invasibility and invader impacts.
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Last week I had a true proud mama moment! I flew to L.A. to attend the premiere of a series pilot that was created, written, produced, and acted in by my 25 and 27 year old daughters. Although as a mom, I was pinching myself watching what they have accomplished, the truth is I am always in awe of people who start with a passing conversation or idea and then actually make it happen!
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Queenstown Airport has paid a whopping $1.28 million for a house at the end of its runway.
That's more than twice the $600,000 rateable value of the four-bedroom house on a quarter-acre McBride Street block.
The purchase means the airport company - three-quarters owned by the local council – now owns three contiguous properties on the Frankton street, which all sit in its inner zone for aircraft noise.
Acting airport boss Mark Edghill says it's not extending the runway - the properties will be used to test noise mitigation measures.
He doesn't think the price for 80 McBride St is over the odds, noting the second-to-last bidder was only $1000 below.
"It was a one-off opportunity," Edghill says.
"We get value others might not see. It is right at the end of the runway and we are in the middle of a noise mitigation programme. From our point of view it was the right thing to do."
The houses at 80 and 82 McBride St will be used for noise testing before the project is rolled out.
Queenstown Airport is going gangbusters.
It celebrated record numbers in January with 60 plane movements in one day – 18 international and 42 domestic, three more than the previous record.
But bigger jets, arriving more often, send more noise to surrounding areas.
Thirteen homes are contained in what the airport calls an 'inner noise' zone, while 123 more are in a 'mid-noise' area.
Noise project administrator Kelly Campbell says experts have been in to assess each affected house.
The trials will determine what's on offer - acoustic insulation, double glazing, or mechanical ventilation.
Campbell says each house is unique - a plan will be made for each.
Seven houses have already signed up and discussions are ongoing with another five households. After trials are completed work is expected to commence in June.
Airport comms boss Jen Andrews says while the project's been budgeted for she can't confirm the cost.
The airport's latest annual report, released in August, says acoustic trials have already been installed in two houses - one is 82 McBride St.
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POLICE Scotland have now launched an investigation into an offensive tweet that newly appointed Rangers director Chris Graham sent to an Islamist preacher.
Graham, appointed as a non-executive director on Tuesday, apparently sent the tweet to Anjem Choudary on the day of the Charlie Hebdo attack.
It is alleged that on 7 January, shortly after two gunmen had shot dead 12 people at the offices of the French satirical magazine in Paris, the radical preacher sent a message on Twitter.
It read "freedom of expression does not extend to insulting the prophets of Allah, whatever your views on the events in Paris today!"
Mr Graham is understood to have replied by sending a cartoon depicting the prophet Mohammed engaged in a sexual act with a message reading: "You probably won't like this one...then"
His Twitter account is now restricted from public view.
Mr Graham, 38, is known among fans for representing the Rangers Supporters Trust and running the Rangers Standard website.
READ MORE: Rangers director Chris Graham in Mohammed tweet probe
The club has now launched its own "robust investigation" into the matter.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "We are aware of the media reports in relation to comments made on a social media site. We are now carrying out enquiries into this matter."
Secretary of the Muslim Council of Scotland, Mazhar Khan, said he hoped Rangers took the matter "very seriously" and probed whether "a line had been crossed."
He said: "We reject all types of insulting and offensive behaviour, especially if it is against people's religious beliefs or identity.
"We would hope that Rangers take the issue very seriously to establish whether a line has been crossed.
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Meanwhile Rangers have said in a statement: "The club are aware of Director Chris Graham's tweet in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo atrocity and a robust investigation into this matter is underway.
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Grady Tate died on Sunday at his home in New York City. He was 85. His wife Vivian said that he had dementia. In demand for years as a drummer, he was encouraged by Peggy Lee to begin singing publicly and launched a new career as a vocalist. Tate's professional debut was with the organist Wild Bill Davis in 1959. In the decades that followed, he worked with major jazz artists including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Lena Horne, Wes Montgomery, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson, Zoot Sims and dozens of others. When he was in Ms. Lee's rhythm section for a 1968 New York club engagement, she invited him to sing. Soon, he was loved as a singer by listeners around the world who may have known nothing of his prominence as a drummer.
Among Tate's collaborations were those with the singer and songwriter Nancy Harrow. He was prominent in her albums Maya The Bee, The Marble Faun and Winter Dreams: The Life and Passions of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Here, he sings "My Lost City" from the Fitzgerald album.
Here's Tate the drummer with Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; and Stanley Turrentine, tenor saxophone, playing Jay McShann's classic "The Jumpin' Blues."
For a comprehensive article about Grady Tate, see his obituary by Richard Sandomir in today's New York Times.


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Originally Published: January 2, 2018 6 a.m.
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"According to the liberal/progressive Tax Policy Center, the top 50 percent of taxpayers represent 97 percent of taxes paid while the bottom 50 percent account for 2.7 percent."
See: Talk of the Town: Right view, tax reform will help the US economy
When we consider the new Republican tax plan, the most important factor is not the immediate small tax cut that some upper-middle-class families will get for a few years (until it expires).
We need to look at the strings that are attached to this bill.
These enormous tax cuts will go to the wealthiest people in the world; the gargantuan corporations that they control; and the huge fortunes that will be inherited by their heirs. These folks are not exactly "needy;" in fact, their profits are exceeding all expectation and some of them earn millions of dollars a day (literally) just for breathing.
But their tax cuts will cost the rest of us $1.5 to $2 trillion that we will have to borrow, probably from China, at excruciating interest rates that we have no hope of ever repaying.
The Republican answer to this quandary is simple: deprive all of our neediest citizens — the old, the sick, the children, and the people who are unemployed through no fault of their own — of the small pittances that in many cases means the difference between eating and not eating, paying the rent or being evicted, or even dying or receiving medical treatment that can make you well.
Your small tax cut (which you will only get if you earn $75,000 per year or more) may result in Grandma having to move in with you, your spouse dying of a curable illness that you can't afford to treat, or your children being unable to afford an education. For many, the strings attached to this tax plan will be astronomically expensive, and tragic for the poorest of us.
More important is the strings that are NOT attached to this bill. Congress is quite capable of making benefits conditional, and in fact, it almost always does so. If you are a US corporation and you want a 10 percent tax cut, why shouldn't you be required to spend 10 percent more on wages to qualify?
Or why shouldn't you be required to maintain half your manufacturing facilities in the US? Or do we just hand over the money, close our eyes, and hope we get a nickel back — the basic premise of the completely discredited theory of "trickle-down" economics?
So the question is: Why didn't they? When Congress could have passed a REAL jobs bill — giving great tax breaks to companies that actually DO open plants and create jobs for American citizens — why did Congress choose instead to just give away millions or trillions of tax dollars to the "donor" class — the people who contribute the most money to political campaigns?
You know the answer.
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Dog 'Bounty Hunter' Chapman's stepdaughter arrested in bank heist
The stepdaughter of reality star Dog "The Bounty Hunter" Chapman was arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in Hawaii.
Nicole Gillespie, 35, handed a note to a teller at the Territorial Savings Bank in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii News Now reports.
Chapman and his wife Beth released a statement saying: "It's always difficult and disheartening when someone you knew as a child grows up and chooses a life of crime. That is the case with Nicole Gillespie, who has been accused of robbing the Territorial Savings Bank on Bishop Street on September 3rd. We have not seen "Nickie" in over 10 years. Watching her on Crimestoppers left us all shocked and heartbroken."
Gillespie was reportedly homeless.
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Genome And Field Intergration
Applicable to Stoke MX 2, Last Edited June 3, 2014
The Genome modifier, previously available as a separate 3ds Max plugin product, is now an integral part of the Stoke MX 2 package. In addition to several loop-related improvements, the Genome modifier in Stoke MX 2 also features a dedicated InputField operator that allows direct access to any Stoke Field object data from a Genome modifier.
In the following tutorial, we will use the Simple Plume data generated in the previous tutorial to affect a mesh object in various ways via a Genome modifier.
The Base Setup
- Use the same 3ds Max scene and Field data as in the previous tutorial.
- Delete the Stoke Particle Simulator object as we only require the Stoke Field Simulator.
- Create a new GeoSphere primitive with Radius 50, Segments 16 at Position [40,0,80].
- Select the Stoke Field Sim object, check the On checkbox under Viewport Display to show samples in the views.
- Switch the Mask drop-down list to Density - this will limit the display of samples to only positive Density values where the smoke is.
- Switch the Color drop-down list to Density - this will display the Density values as grayscale values.
RESULT: The GeoSphere will slightly intersect with the plume after Frame 25 (the following image is from Frame 65):
Deforming Mesh By Velocity
In the following example, we will shift the Position of the GeoSphere's Vertices by the value of the Velocity field at the Vertex' Position.
- Select the GeoSphere
- In the Modify Panel, add a Genome modifier. Keep all settings at defaults, Iterate over mode should be Vertices.
- Click the Open Magma Editor button.
- Press CTRL+R to enable Auto-Reorder mode.
- Press SHIFT+CTRL+P to add a new Position Output node.
- Press SHIFT+P to create and connect a new Position InputChannel node.
- With the Position InputChannel still selected, press the + key on the Numeric Keypad to insert an Add operartor.
- Click with the mouse on the second input socket of the Add operator and drag while holding the left mouse button, then release over an empty area of the Editor to open the create node menu.
- Select Input > InputField from the menu - it will be created and connected to the Add operator.
- Drag from the Position input socket of the InputField to the Position output socket of the InputChannel Position node to connect them.
- Since the InputField Position expects a World Space value, but the Genome Position is always in Object Space, we must convert the value ToWorld - select the wire connecting the InputChannel Position and the InputField, and press T for Transform and then R for ToWorld.
- Select the InputField node, click the Pick Field Object... button and pick the Stoke Field Sim object from the scene.
- Drag with the mouse from the Velocity output socket of the InputField object and connect into the second socket of the Add operator to replace the existing connection with the Color output socket.
- Select the wire connecting the Velocity and the Add operator and press the / key on the Numeric Keypad to insert a Divide operator.
- Press CTRL+5 to create an InputValue Float connected to the second socket of the Divide operator. The Velocity Magnitude will be reduced 5 times - it is stored in Generic Units PER SECOND, and without a divisor it would distort the mesh too extremely!
- Check the >AUTO checkbutton to enable automatic updates.
RESULT: The GeoSphere will be distorted by the Velocity field, but too extremely!
Here is the whole animation, with Viewport Reduction forced to 1 to reveal more detail in the displacement:
Modulating The Displacement By Density
Right now, all vertices are being displaced by the Velocity Field, even where there is no Smoke to interact with the mesh.
We can modulate the effect by using the Density channel as a multiplier.
- Select the Divide operator and press * on the Numeric Keypad to insert a Multiply operator.
- Connect the Density output of the InputField to the second socket of the new Multiply operator.
- Select the new wire between the two operators and press F for Function and then C for Clamp to insert a Clamp operator. It defaults to Min 0.0 and Max 1.0 which is exactly what we want - Smoke values between 0.0 and 1.0 will be preserved, all other values will be clampled to that range.
RESULT: The Displacement by Velocity will now be performed only where the Density has positive values.
Selecting Vertices By Density
Let's say we want to smooth out the Velocity Displacement effect we just produced by Relaxing the mesh.
- Add a Relax modifier to the GeoSphere above the Genome modifier.
- Enter 10 iterations.
RESULT: The whole GeoSphere is now relaxed. While the displaced area is nicely smoothed, the rest of the GeoSphere loses volume.
We can apply the Relax selectively by providing a Vertex Soft-Selection with the Genome modifier based on the Field values.
- Click in the Magma Editor to get it into focus, then press SHIFT+CTRL+S to add a Selection Output node.
- Drag a connection from the Density output of the InputField operator to the new Selection Output.
RESULT: Only the selected vertices will be Relaxed, the rest of the GeoSphere remains untouched:
Here is the whole animation with the object deselected to hide the vertex soft-selection. You can also add a TurnToMesh modifier set to Object level to suppress the selection display when the object is selected:
Further Considerations
While we demonstrated the integration of the Genome modifier with a Stoke Field Simulator object, we can easily apply the same principle to any Fields from any supported sources. For example, you could pick a Stoke Field Loader with any supported data, a FumeFX Simulation object, or even just an FXD sequence as an Override in the InputField, and you will be able to apply the same approaches described above.


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Even though the NYSE was technically closed between 4 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, you could have made money overnight between the time the ballot results came in and this morning's opening bell.
A lot of market activity happens after the NYSE building staff go home, and election night was no exception. As the polls results came in overnight Tuesday, Dow futures tanked 800 points in late-night futures trading, while the S&P was down 5%. As of midday Wednesday, however, both indices had stabilized to at or above Tuesday's close levels. (Related: Why Economically Stressed Voters Made Trump President)
So in other words, everyone broke even, right? Well, not exactly. Sure, if you did what I did last night (took a Benadryl at 9pm EST, fell asleep and woke up just before normal working hours), your portfolio was largely unchanged overnight because you were not awake to enter or exit positions. But what if you hadn't had a surprise allergy attack after eating fried pollock? What if you were willing to stay up all night – not just to watch the returns come in, but also to profit from the witching hours between Trump's victory and Wednesday's opening bell?
Assuming that you were either prescient or had deep faith in efficient market theory, or something, you would likely have guessed – correctly – that midnight madness would stabilize the following morning, right? Which is basically what just happened.
There are a few areas where the individual investor could have made bank, in exchange for a tremendous amount of short-term anxiety:
The Mexican Peso (MXP)
Overnight, the Mexican peso went down some 13% against the US dollar – just over 20 pesos to the dollar – the biggest move in that currency pair since the "Tequila crisis" of 1995. At around 12:15 a.m., for example, which was just over an hour after the media called Florida for Trump, the peso was trading at 20.77 to the USD. Had you been awake and active, that would have been a good time to buy pesos. As of midday Wednesday, the peso has recovered to 19.74, which is nearly a 5% gain.
How could you have done that?
Currency trading is one of the most liquid markets in the world. It runs continuously from 5 p.m. EST Sunday to 4 p.m. EST Friday. And, unlike with futures, there is no limit to the size of your position. (See our helpful Forex Trading Tutorial.)
Of course, you would have to have opened an account through a reputable forex brokerage, if you didn't have one. Fortunately, you could have done this within minutes – and in real time, say at 11 p.m. last night when Florida was called for Trump. There is no commission; the brokerages make money from the bid-ask spread.
Though the official trading day ends at 4 p.m., which would have been well before the results of the presidential election were known, it is possible to do pre-market trading from 8 a.m. or even as early as 4 a.m. Some direct-access brokers can execute these types of early trades. The downside to pre-market trading, where equities are concerned, is that there is not a great deal of liquidity or trading volume, and most stocks only show stub quotes (a placeholder quote well off the stock's actual market price). For this reason, you would have been better off trading Index-based exchange-traded-funds (ETF), such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, which have have moving quotes due to the trading in the S&P 500 futures contracts.


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Below are a selection of popular hidden tweaks for Dock to help you optimize, customize, and tweak your system.
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Founded in 2004, the Public Foundation for Support of Culture and Development of Contemporary Art in Moscow is responsible for the creation of the Moscow Annual International Art Festival "Traditions and Contemporaneity", a concept with seven years of existence which is currently one of the largest and most comprehensive international art events in the world. VERA World Fine Art Festival is an extension of this internationally recognized concept.
Over seven years of performing in Russia, the event attracted over 4500 galleries and artists from over 40 countries and 60 regions of Russia, received 2,000,000 visitors, awarded more than 200 artists and captured the attention of several hundred media.
From October 17th to 28th , VERA World Fine Art Festival offers an extensive program of lectures, conferences, master classes, round tables, forums and seminars on the movements and trends of contemporary art, chaired by renowned artists exhibited and recognized curators, combining eight artistic disciplines– painting, sculpture, applied arts, installation, drawing, photography, museology and architecture.
To participate in the activities is free for visitors, exhibitors and guests and it takes place at the ART Talks area, in Cordoaria Nacional.


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Alienator (1989)
Directed by Fred Olen RayGenres - Science Fiction | Sub-Genres - Sci-Fi Action | Run Time - 95 min. | Countries - USA | MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Phillip Erlewine
There's not much doubt this film's a direct descendant of Schwarzenegger's Terminator classic, though it's certainly a distant descendant. Here a fugitive from a far-away planet escapes execution in a hijacked spaceship and crashes on the planet Earth where he's befriended by some young campers and the local constable. However this Terminator take also has a chasing enforcer (the Alienator) who shows up before long, sent to capture the escapee. The earthlings come to the defense of their new friend and fight it out with the indestructible Alienator.
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This morning, President Obama signed into law the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signaling a quick shift in the White House's policies towards workers. The Act, the first such act to cross President Obama's desk had been passed by both the House and Senate and has been floating around the Hill for sometime now.
The Act, brought on by the Supreme Court's decision in the Ledbetter vs. Goodyear aims to make it easier for workers who have been paid unequally for equal work to file for damages against their employer by expanding the time in which an individual can file a claim. Before this Act, the statue of limitations began with the first discriminatory paycheck and ended three years after. This made it hard for workers who have been discriminated against since the disparity in pay is usually revealed over time.
President Obama invited Mrs. Ledbetter to the White House today to celebrate the legal victory of her crusade against pay discrimination. David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to President Obama, said "Days like this is what it's all about. This is what we were working for." This bold move is a good start in undoing the damage of worker's rights brought about by the Bush administration in the last four years, and will hopefully pave the way for an increased defense of workers.


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Flashcards in Pharmaco1 Deck (103):
All of the following sites are generally accepted for IM injections EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
1. the buttocks
2. the biceps muscle
3. the deltoid muscle
4. the anterior thigh
the biceps muscle (For young children, the anterior thigh is usually the place to give IM injections), Never go beyond two-thirds of the needle length
Which term refers to a drug that binds to physiological receptors to result in specific cellular effects producing a predictable pharmacologic response?
1. pharmacologic agonist
2. pharmacologic antagonist
pharmacologic agonist (An antagonist is a drug which binds to the physiologic receptor but does not trigger an effect. When antagonist is present, the agonist drug cannot reach the receptor site to produce an effect)
Which of the following routes of drug administration is generally used for local drug effects?
• topical administration
• oral ingestion
• subcutaneous injection
• intravenous injection
topical administration
The most important enzyme systems for the biotransformation of drug molecules are found in:
• lungs
• liver
• brain
• kidneys
• gastrointestinal tract
implicit in the interaction of a drug with its physiological receptor is that the drug ? create effects, but rather, modulates ? physiological cell functions.
• does; extrinsic
• does not; extrinsic
• does; intrinsic
• does not; intrinsic
does not; intrinsic
The safest and easiest route for drug administration is:
• oral
• rectal
• inhalation
oral (abbreviated P.O., but the most unpredictable and least effective)
A major advantage of IV administration of a drug is it allows for ? of the drug. Other advantages of IV administration include ?
• titration
• rapid onset
The majority of drugs penetrate biomembranes by ? through membrane phospholipids.
• active transport
• facilitated diffusion
• filtration
• simple diffusion
simple diffusion
A teaspoon can hold what volume of liquid?
• 5 milliliters
• 10 milliliters
• 15 milliliters
• 20 milliliters
5 milliliters
Which of the following drugs are known to produce orthostatic hypotension as an adverse reaction. Select all that apply.
• levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar)
• prazosin (Minipress)
• indomethacin (Indocin)
• morphine
• levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar) = Antiparkinson drugs
• prazosin (Minipress) = Antihypertensives
• morphine
Indomethacin (Indocin) is an NSAID which may cause GI bleeding, ulcers and possible stomach perforation
Pain that has no organic basis and is fixed upon some portion of the anatomy is referred to as:
• intractable pain
• referred pain
• psychogenic pain
• phantom pain
phantom pain (the sensation of pain felt in a limb, although that limb has been amputated.
Intractable pain: is pain that is resistant or refractory to ordinary analgesic agents)
Which schedule of drugs would include a drug that is considered to have a strong potential for abuse or addiction, but which has legitimate (قانوني) medical use?
• schedule I
• schedule II
• schedule III
• schedule IV
• schedule V
schedule II
Schedule I (not considered legitimate for medicinal use such as heroin, and marijuana)
Schedule III (considered to have less potential for abuse or addiction such as acetaminophen codeine)
Schedule IV (have less potential for abuse or addiction such as diazepam or lorazepam)
schedule V (a small potential for abuse or addiction such as medications that contain a small amount of Codeine)
A drug with a high LD50 and a low ED50 has a:
• high therapeutic index and is, therefore, very dangerous
• high therapeutic index and is, therefore, relatively safe
• low therapeutic index and is, therefore, very dangerous
• low therapeutic index and is, therefore, relatively safe
high therapeutic index and is, therefore, relatively safe (LD=lethal dose, ED=Effective dose)
The term bioavailability of a drug refers to:
• the movement of a drug into the body tissues over time
• the dissolution of a drug in the GI tract
• the measurement of the rate and amount of therapeutically active drug that reaches the systemic circulation
• the relationship between the physical and chemical properties of a drug and the systemic absorption of the drug
• the amount of drug destroyed by the liver prior to systemic absorption from the GI tract
the measurement of the rate and amount of therapeutically active drug that reaches the systemic circulation (The bioavailability of a drug is affected by:
• The dissolution of a drug in the GI tract
• The destruction of a drug by the liver)
Factors influencing hepatic drug metabolism include which of the following?
• microsomal enzyme inhibition
• microsomal enzyme induction
• plasma protein binding
• genetic factors
• liver disease
• all of the above
all of the above (Most drugs are given at lower doses in hepatically impaired individuals)
The urinary elimination of drugs is controlled by which of the following? Select all that apply.
• glomerular filtration
• microsomal enzyme induction
• renal tubular reabsorption
• active transport through renal tubular cells
• glomerular filtration
• renal tubular reabsorption
• active transport through renal tubular cells
The average time for the onset of drug effect after subcutaneous administration is:
• immediate
• 5 minutes
• 15 minutes
• 30 minutes
15 minutes
(Oral route 30 minutes, Intramuscular injection 5 minutes)
Which term is a compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit or practice to such a degree that cessation causes severe emotional, mental or physiological/ reactions?
• habituation
• tolerance
• addiction
• none of the above
Which of the following refers to the efficacy of a drug?
• the relative concentrations of two or more drugs that produce the same drug effect
• the ability of a drug to produce a desired therapeutic effect regardless of dosage
• the dose of a drug that will kill a patient
the ability of a drug to produce a desired therapeutic effect regardless of dosage (A drug with high efficacy needs to stimulate only a small percentage of receptors)
• ? is a measure of the tightness that a drug binds to the receptor.
• ? is a measure of the ability of a drug once bound to the receptor to generate an effect activating stimulus and producing a change in cellular activity
• Affinity
• Intrinsic activity
? is the relative concentrations of two or more drugs that produce the same drug effect. Drug #1 in a dose of 10 mg produces the same magnitude of response as Drug #2 in a dose of 50 mg. The following is true: Drug #1 is five times as potent as Drug #2.
When a drug is administered repeatedly, a higher concentration of the drug than is desired may be achieved. The effect of this excessive accumulation is known as:
• additive effect
• synergistic response
• cumulative action
• diosyncrasy
cumulative action
When two drugs having similar effects are administered in combination, and the resulting response is the sum of the individual actions of each drug when given alone, then this result is referred to as:
• an additive effect
• a synergistic response
• an antagonistic effect
• cumulative action
an additive effect (A synergistic response occurs when the combined action of two drugs having similar pharmacological effects is greater than the sum of the individual actions. Alcohol is synergistic with the Valium family of drugs)
Amphetamines are sympathomimetic amines that cause rapid release of? Select all that apply.
• dopamine in the brain
• serotonin in the brain
• norepinephrine in the brain
• acetylcholine in the brain
• dopamine in the brain
• serotonin in the brain
• norepinephrine in the brain
(used in ADHD) The physical effects of amphetamines (e.g., increased blood pressure, bronchodilation) are largely due to the adrenergic effects of norepinepherine.
The psychological effects of amphetamines (e.g., dependence, addiction, euphoria) are largely due to increases in dopamine and serotonin
The following effects result from what type of pharmacological agent:
lower blood pressure
orthostatic hypotension
• an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha-blocker)
• a beta-adrenergic receptor blocker (beta-blocker)
an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha-blocker)
Alpha1-blockers cause orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, adverse effects include tachycardia and dry mouth.
A drug that reduces the actors of the sympathetic nervous system is called a:
• sympathomimetic
• sympatholytic
• sympathetic amine
• adrenergic agent
sympatholytic - Also called adrenergic blocking agent or adrenergic receptor blockers, all used to treat hypertension
The following drugs belong to which pharmacologic category?
epinephrine (Adrenalin)
phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
albuterol (Proventil; Ventolin)
• adrenergic agonists
• adrenergic antagonists
adrenergic agonists The adrenergic receptors are divided into the subtypes of:
• α1 and α2
• β1 and β2
α1 and β2 are most common
Adrenaline (epinephrine) stimulates?
both α1,2 and β1,2 receptors
Ali of the following drugs are indirect-acting adrenergic agonists, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• tyramine
• amphetamine
• epinephrine
• methamphetamine
• hydroxyamphetamine
epinephrine (direct and indirect-acting adrenergic agonists means direct and indirect-acting sympathomimetic agents)
All of the following drugs are alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• doxazosin (Cardura)
• phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride (Dibenzyline)
• phentolamine hydrochloride (Regitine)
• prazosin (Minipress)
• propranolol (Inderal)
• terazosin (Hytrin)
propranolol (Inderal) - it is a beta-blocker
Alpha-blockers are medications that act by ?
inhibiting the action of catecholamines at the alpha receptor site. They act on blood vessels, causing them to relax. Alpha-blockers are commonly used to reduce high blood pressure and to treat an enlarged prostate
The heart is generally considered to have predominantly which type of adrenergic receptors?
β1 receptors
Alpha adrenergic receptors are located on:
• vascular smooth muscle
• presynaptic nerve terminals
• blood platelets
• fat cells
• neurons in the CNS
• all of the above
all of the above
There are two main types of adrenergic receptors:
• Alpha (a) receptors responsible for ?
• Beta (B) receptors — responsible for ?
• most of the excitatory effects such as vaso-constriction and contraction of the uterus and spleen.
• most of the inhibitory effects such as vasodilation and relaxation of respiratory smooth muscle (exception: some beta receptors mediate increases in the force and rate of contractions of the heart)
All of the following neurons are cholinergic EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• preganglionic sympathetic neurons
• preganglionic parasympathetic neurons
• postganglionic sympathetic neurons
• postganglionic parasympathetic neurons
postganglionic sympathetic neurons (others are cholinergic that secret acetylcholine)
What substance produces all of the following physiologic actions?
constricts arteriolar blood vessels (vasoconstriction)
relaxes bronchial smooth muscle (bronchodikition)
decrease blood volume in nasal tissues
causes a hypertensive response
produces physiological actions opposite to that of histamine
• serotonin
• epinephrine
• dopamine
• acetylcholine
Therapeutic indications for epinephrine:
Epinephrine should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure and hyperthyroidism
• To alleviate symptoms of an acute asthma attack
• To treat bronchospasm associated with hypotension, as in anaphylaxis
• To treat hypersensitivity reactions
• Agent of choice for anaphylactic reactions (given sublingually or subcutaneously)
• It is added to local anesthetics as a vasoconstrictor to prolong the activity of the local anesthetic solutions, by decreasing the rate of diffusion and absorption from the injection site
• To restore cardiac activity in cardiac arrest
• To relieve congestion of the nose, sinuses, and throat
Epinephrine is the agent of shoke for treating an anaphylactic reaction because of its stimulatory effects on both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors.
All of the following are desirable effects of epinephrine that make it the agent of choice for treating an anaphylactic reaction.
it has vasopressor activity
it has bronchodilator properties
it causes increased cardiac output
it has a rapid onset of action
• both statements are true
• both statements are false
• the first statement is true, the second is false
• the first statement is false, the second is true
both statements are true
"Epinephrine reversal" is a predictable result of the use of epinephrine in a patient who has received a/an:
• beta-blocker
• alpha-blocker
• adrenergic agonist
• all of the above
alpha-blocker (In the absence of blocking agents, epinephrine and norepinephrine both cause the blood pressure to rise. After the alpha-receptors have been blocked by an alpha-blocker, the pressor effect of norepinephrine is reduced or abolished while epinephrine brings about a fall in blood pressure.
This is because epinephrine stimulates both alpha and beta-receptors in the cardiovascular system but norepinephrine only stimulates alpha-receptors (norepinephrine lacks beta2 effects). After blockage of the alpha-receptors, only the beta-receptors can be stimulated)
Of the following, which is a clinically significant adverse reaction due to Metoprolol?
• drowsiness
• hallucinations
• arthralgia
• dry mouth
drowsiness - the most common side effects of beta1-blockers (cardioselective) are weakness and drowsiness such as Metoprolol, Atenolol and Propranolol. Atenolol is the least.
If norepinephrine or epinephrine were to stimulate or combine with the alpha receptors in the eye, which response would you expect?
• miosis (contraction of the pupil)
• mydriasis (dilation of the pupil)
• neither of the above; norepinephrine and epinephrine do not stimulate or combine with alpha receptors in the eye
mydriasis (dilation of the pupil)
All of the following drugs are bronchodilators EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• epinephrine
• levalbuterol (Xopenex)
• albuterol (Proventil)
• salmeterol (Serevent)
• metaproterenol (Alupent)
• histamine
• aminophylline
? is the drug of choice as a "rescue" agent during an acute asthmatic attack
Pharmaceutic& agents that bring about tissue responses resembling those produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system are called?
• cholinomimetic
• antiadrenergic
• parasympathomimetic
• sympathomimetic
sympathomimetic (adrenergic agonists and adrenergic agents are almost always synonymous)
? is the agent of choice for reversing anaphylactic reactions and is used to restore cardiac activity in cardiac arrest, also treat bronchospasm and hypersensitivity reactions
The medical uses of a drug having adrenergic agonist actions would include which of the following?
• reverse an anaphylactic reaction
• treat hypertension
• prevent angina pectoris
• reduce anxiety
• all of the above
reverse an anaphylactic reaction (Epinephrine)
A fear reaction activates the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system to result in:
• miosis
• bradycardia
• hypertension
• increased salivation
The amide local anesthetics are metabolized primarily in the:
• lungs
• plasma
• liver
• kidney
liver (but Esters are metabolized by the plasma enzyme)
? has the longest duration of action of any dental anesthetic presently available.
What are some adverse side effects of local anesthetics?
mostly in Ester type not Amides:
• Effects resulting from toxicity
1) The CNS effects include: restlessness, stimulation, tremors, convulsive seizures followed by CNS depression, slowed respiration and even coma
2) The cardiovascular effects include: bradycardia and reduction of cardiac output
• Effects resulting from allergy
• Hypersensitivities, Asthmatic wheezing syndromes, nasolabial swelling, itching, and oral mucosal swelling
Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of local anesthetics on the nerve axon?
• decreases sodium uptake through sodium channels of the axon
• increases potassium outflow from inside to outside the nerve
• increases the membrane's permeability to sodium
• increases the excitability of the nerve axon
decreases sodium uptake through sodium channels of the axon (Local anesthetics have no effects on potassium at the nerve axon)
Which form of a local anesthetic can readily penetrate tissue membranes?
• ionized form
• nonionized free-base form
• both ionized and nonionized free-base forms
nonionized free-base form (the higher the pH of the solution or injected tissues, the more free-base will be available.
Once the local anesthetic is injected the buffering capacity and pH of the tissues (normally 7.4) shifts the equilibrium in favor of free-base formation. At physiologic pH of 7.4 approximately 5-20% of the local anesthetic is in free-base form which is enough to penetrate and cause anesthesia. If infection or inflammation is present, the pH of the tissues may be acidic and there is a significant reduction in the concentration of the free-base form. In this situation, the local anesthetic may not be effective)
Which of the following are sedatives often used in the management of anxious pediatric dental patients? Select all that apply.
• midazolam
• diazepam
• hydroxyzine
• pentobarbital
• secobarbital
• chloral hydrate
• meperidine
• midazolam
• diazepam
• hydroxyzine
• chloral hydrate
• meperidine
Chloral hydrate as a sedative is rapidly absorbed after oral administration with an onset of ? minutes. Its duration of action is about ?. For use in children, chloral hydrate is available as a ?. The usual dose for a child is ?. Important: Children will often enter a period of ? before becoming sedated.
• 15 to 30
• 4 hours
• 500 mg/5 ml solution
• 50 mg/kg up to a maximum of 1 g
• excitement and irritability
Ester-type local anesthetics are metabolized where?
• liver
• lungs
• plasma
• kidneys
plasma (mainly available as topical anesthetics such as benzocaine)
Which of the following is a contraindication or precaution to the use of Prilocaine?
• biliary tract disease
• type II diabetes
• rheumatoid arthritis
• hepatic disease
hepatic disease - All amides are metabolized primarily in the liver, and the metabolites are then renally excreted
Prilocaine can produce methemoglobinemia
Prilocaine is about one-half as toxic as Lidocaine, but since methemoglobinemia is a possible reaction, Prilocaine is not used for patients with ?
hypoxic conditions of any kind
Which local anesthetic has no place in the routine practice of dentistry?
• articaine
• cocaine
• lidocaine
• bupivacaine
• prilocaine
cocaine - causes definite vasoconstriction (all other local anesthetics are vasodilators)
Local anesthetics theoretically should be less effective in acutely inflamed tissue than in normal tissue because in inflamed tissue what happens?
• the pH rises, thus inactivating the anesthetic
• the pH rises, thus decreasing available free base
• the pH decreases, thus decreasing available free base
• the pH remains the same, the extracellular fluid dilutes the anesthetic
the pH decreases, thus decreasing available free base
A dental anesthetic carpule contains 1.8 ml of a 2% solution of lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. How much lidocaine and epinephrine does the carpule contain?
• 3.6 mg lidocaine and 0.18 mg epinephrine
• 3.6 mg lidocaine and 0.018 mg epinephrine
• 36 mg lidocaine and 0.18 mg epinephrine
• 36 mg lidocaine and 0.018 mg epinephrine
36 mg lidocaine and 0.018 mg epinephrine (1 ml of a 2% solution of lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine contains 20 mg of lidocaine and 0.010 mg of epinephrine)
The maximal recommended adult dose of Lidocaine is 300 mg. How many milliliters of 2% Lidocaine need to be given to reach this level?
• 7.5 milliliters
• 10 milliliters
• 15 milliliters
• 20 milliliters
15 milliliters - 8.3 carpules (8 carpules of 2% Lidocaine can be used, 1.8mL each)
The maximum recommended dose of a local anesthetic that can be administered to a child
weight - a dosage of 4.4 mg/kg should not be exceeded (maximum is 300 mg)
Local anesthetics depress which of the following nerve fibers first?
• large myelinated fibers
• small unmyelinated fibers
• small myelinated fibers
• large unmyelinated fibers
small unmyelinated fibers (these conduct pain and temperature)
The maximum dose of articaine (Septocaine) that is recommended in one appointment is expressed as mg per kilogram body weight rather than total milligrams. Which dose is the maximum recommended dose for articaine in children and adults?
• 7 mg/kg
• 100 mg/kg
• 1 mg/kg
• 300 mg/kg
7 mg/kg
Which is the most frequently utilized route of administration for sedation in pediatric patients?
• oral
• inhalation
• lM
inhalation - nitrous oxide must always be coupled with no less than 30% oxygen, the patient be maintained on oxygen for 5 to 10 minutes after the sedation period
Nitrous oxide has ? on the cardiovascular system and ? skeletal muscle relaxant properties
• minimal depressant effects
• no
Which of the following are true regarding the use of nitrous oxide analgesia? Select all that apply.
• rapid onset of action
• lowers pain threshold
• produces euphoria
• respiratory irritant
• titratable
• slow recovery time
• virtually no adverse effects in absence of hypoxia
• therapeutic sedative for many medically compromised patients
• generally suitable for all ages
• rapid onset of action
• produces euphoria
• titratable
• virtually no adverse effects in absence of hypoxia
• therapeutic sedative for many medically compromised patients
• generally suitable for all ages
The first symptom of nitrous oxide onset is ?
tingling of the hands
When nitrous oxide is used heavily and over an extended period of time, ? will probably become a major problem, as it can cause brain and nerve damage.
vitamin B12 depletion
All the following are considered to be what type of anesthetic?
• halothane
• enflurane
• isoflurane
• sevoflurane
• desflurane
inhalation anesthetics - Vaporization of these liquids occurs in a vaporizer and delivery to the patient occurs through an anesthesia machine via a nasal mask
Which of the following are reasons why epinephrine is included in dental local anesthetics? Select all that apply.
• it prolongs the duration of local anesthesia
• to increase the local pH and therefore increase the available free base form of the local anesthetic
• to provide local hemostasis
• to delay the absorption of anesthetic into the systemic circulation thus reducing the chance of systemic toxicities
• it prolongs the duration of local anesthesia
• to provide local hemostasis
• to delay the absorption of anesthetic into the systemic circulation thus reducing the chance of systemic toxicities
Which stage of general anesthesia begins with nconsciousness?
• stage I
• stage II
• stage III
• stage IV
stage II
stage III = Surgical anesthesia
Stage IV = Medullary paralysis
Nitrous oxide is used as a single agent to produce general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is used to produce sedation and mild analgesia.
• both statements are true
• both statements are false
• the first statement is true, the second is false
• the first statement is false, the second is true
the first statement is false, the second is true
Which component of a lidocaine local anesthetic solution causes an allergy?
• water
• bisulfites
• lidocaine
• epinephrine (vasoconstrictor)
bisulfites - Bisulfites are present in only those commercial preparations containing vasoconstrictor. Preparations without vasoconstrictor such as mepivacaine 3% (Carbocaine 3%) do not contain bisulfites
• Methylparaben is another local anesthetic preservative that may cause an allergic reaction
Of the amide-type local anesthetics, which is/are metabolized in the blood-stream rather than the liver?
Select all that apply.
• articaine (Septocaine, Zorcaine)
• mepivacaine (Carbocaine)
• lidocaine (Xylocaine)
• prilocaine (Citanest)
• bupivacaine (Marcaine)
articaine (Septocaine, Zorcaine) - is an amide-type local anesthetic. However, it is chemically unique in that it has an ester group attached to its molecule which can be acted upon by plasma cholinesterase to render it ineffective
When phentolamine mesylate (Ora Verse) is given after a dental procedure to reverse the local anesthetics effects, approximately how fast is the return to normal nerve sensation compared to the normal time for the anesthetic to wear off?
• 10% decrease in the time for normal sensation to return
• 25% decrease in the time for normal sensation to return
• 50% decrease in the time for normal sensation to return
• 80% decrease in the time for normal sensation to return
50% decrease in the time for normal sensation to return - lidocaine with epinephrine normally takes about 180 minutes to wear off then it takes 90 minutes
OraVerse (solution for injection/dental cartridge) is administered as ?
a submucosal injection
Phentolaine mesylate (Ora Verse) is a drug used to reverse soft tissue anesthesia and the associated functional deficits resulting from a local dental anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor. Which statement best describes its mechanism of action?
• prevents the influx of sodium into the neuron by blocking neuronal channels
• causes vasodilation and increased blood flow in injection area
• prevents the efflux of sodium out of the neuron
• causes vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow in injection area
causes vasodilation and increased blood flow in injection area - is an alpha1-adrenergic receptor blocker
All of the following drugs are benzodiazepines EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
• diazepam (Valium)
• flurazepam (Da'mane)
• midazolam (Versed)
• aiprazolam (Xanax)
• zolpidem (Ambien)
• triazolam (Halcion)
• oxazepam (Serax)
• temazepam (Restoril)
• clorazepate (Tranxene)
zolpidem (Ambien)
The benzodiazepines are used as oral preparations to ?, and intravenously to cause ? for outpatient surgery
• alleviate anxiety and to induce sleep (tranquilizer)
• conscious-sedation
The most common adverse effects associated with the benzodiazepines include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• CNS depression (drowsiness and sedation)
• GI disturbances (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea)
• confusion
• respiratory depression
• disorientation
• ataxia
respiratory depression (The benzodiazepines have clinically useful antianxiety, sedative-hypnotic, anticonvulsant and skeletal muscle relaxant properties)
? are considered to be major tranquilizers and ? are considered to be minor tranquilizers
• Antipsychotic agents
• antianxiety agents (benzodiazepines)
Buspirone (BuSpar) is a partial agonist at a specific:
• GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptor
• norepinephrine receptor
• dopamine receptor
• serotonin receptor
serotonin receptor - is an orally administered antianxiety agent with a short half-life (24 hours). It is not chemically related to the benzodiazepines
Buspirone has shown no potential for causing addiction. Examples include ?
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Which of the following side effects are most common with the use of Diazepam (Valium)?
• rash, itch
• mouth, throat ulcers
• drowsiness, fatigue
• difficulty with urination
drowsiness, fatigue
Diazepam is prescribed in the treatment of ?. Contraindication to use ?
• anxiety, nervous tension, muscle spasm, and as an anticonvulsant
• Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Diazepam can be locally irritating to tissue and may produce ? when given intravenously.
local thrombophlebitis
The barbiturates Phenobarbital (Luminal), Mephobarbital (Mebaral), and Primidone (Mysoline) are classified as what type of barbiturate?
• ultrashort-acting
• short-acting
• intermediate-acting
• long-acting
long-acting 6-10 hours (The length of action can be related to the lipid solubility with the ultrashort being the most lipid soluble and the long acting having the least lipid solubility. They are metabolized in the liver)
The brief duration of general anesthetic action of an ultra-short-acting barbiturate is due to what factor?
• rapid rate of metabolism in the liver
• low lipid solubility, resulting in a minimal concentration in the brain
• high degree of binding to plasma proteins
• rapid rate of redistribution from the brain to peripheral tissues
• slow rate of excretion by the kidneys
rapid rate of redistribution from the brain to peripheral tissues (Because of their high lipid solubility, these agents will rapidly leave the brain for other tissues; thus the patient wakes up within a few minutes of administration)
Which of the following statements concerning barbiturates are true? Select all that apply.
• barbiturates may increase the half-lives of drugs metabolized by the liver
• barbiturates depress neuronal activity by increasing membrane ion conductance (primarily chloride), reducing glutamate-induced depolarizations and potentiating the inhibitory effects of GABA
• compared with benzodiazepines, the barbiturates exhibit a steeper dose-response relationship
• barbiturates may precipitate acute porphyria in susceptible patients
• barbiturates depress neuronal activity by increasing membrane ion conductance (primarily chloride), reducing glutamate-induced depolarizations and potentiating the inhibitory effects of GABA
• compared with benzodiazepines, the barbiturates exhibit a steeper dose-response relationship
• barbiturates may precipitate acute porphyria in susceptible patients
(arbiturates may decrease the half-lives of drugs metabolized by the liver)
The most widely used tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drug is:
• imipramine (Tofranil)
• amitriptyline (Elavil)
• desipramine (Norpramin)
• nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• doxepin (Sinequan)
amitriptyline (Elavil) - inhibit the neuronal re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain
among antidepressant drug Amitriptyline displays the greatest ? effect
anticholinergics effects (especially xerostomia)
Which drug is the current drug of choice for the treatment of the manic phase of bipolar disorder (or manic-depressive syndrome)?
• phenobarbital
• imipramine
• lithium
• haloperidol
Approximately 25% of patients who suffer from mania do not respond to lithium. ? may be effective in some refractory cases
Carbamazepine (an anticonvulsant) and valproic acid (also an anticonvulsant)
Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are often used as third-line agents in cases of refractory and atypical depression. Which of the following drugs are MAO inhibitors?
• citalopram (Celexa)
• fluoxetine (Prozac)
• tranylcypromine (Parnate)
• phenelzine (Nardil)
• doxepin (Sinequan)
• imipramine (Tofranil)
• tranylcypromine (Parnate)
• phenelzine (Nardil)
the increased level of monoamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin) in the brain is responsible for the antidepressant effect of the MAO inhibitors
Local anesthetics ? in patients who are taking MAO inhibitors
containing epinephrine are generally contraindicated
The vasoconstrictor epinephrine in local anesthetic injections must be used cautiously in patients taking all of the following antidepressant drugs EXCEPT one in order to avoid transient and significant increases in blood pressure. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• tricyclic antidepressants (i.e., Elavil)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Prozac and Paxil)
• serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Effexor and Cyrnbalta)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Prozac and Paxil)
Which TWO groups of antidepressant drugs has the highest incidence of dry mouth (xerostomia)?
• tricyclic antidepressants (i.e., Elavil)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Prozac and Paxil)
• serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Effexor and Cymbalta)
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (i.e., Nardil)
• tricyclic antidepressants (i.e., Elavil)
• serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (i.e., Effexor and Cymbalta)
(must be treated palliatively with artificial salivary substitutes)
All of the following are H1-receptor blockers EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
• diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl)
• chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
• cimetidine (Tagamet)
• loratadine (Claritin)
• desloratadine (Clarinex)
cimetidine (Tagamet) - Cimetidine is an antihistamine H2-receptor blocker.
Antihistamines are antagonizing agents that compete for receptor sites with natural histamine, which is stored preformed in cytoplasmic granules of ?. It is released in response to ?
• tissue mast cells and blood basophils
• IgE-mediated (immediate) allergic reactions
All of the H1-receptor blockers ? the release of histamine but rather compete with free histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites
do not prevent
For which of the following conditions can Ranitidine be used?
• prostatitis
• GERD (heartburn)
• toxic-shock syndrome
• renal failure
GERD (heartburn) - stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease


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New NCWA Rankings Released!
November 29, 2017 | Bryan Knepper
Central Florida remains atop the NCWA-D1 team rankings (43 pts) with 3 individuals ranked #1 including the top-2 wrestlers at 125. The top-10 for NCWA-D1 are rounded out by Emmanuel and Grand Valley State tied at 2nd (42 pts), Middle Tennessee (4th-39 pts), Liberty (5th-35 pts), Apprentice (6th-32 pts), Toledo (7th-27 pts), Springfield Tech (8th-24 pts), Queens of Charlotte (9th-23 pts), and BYU (10th-22 pts).
The team race for NCWA-D2 is wide open with 7 teams between 19 and 10 points. Akron is the new #1 for D2 (19 pts) followed by Ohio State WC (17), South Carolina (16), James Madison (14), UConn (12), East Carolina (11), Rutgers WC (10), Clemson (8) and 4 teams tied for 9th with 7 points.
New individual #1s include Jacob Toledo (Jr, UCF, 125) who knocked off teammate Timothy Sakow 7-2; Dylan Dwyer (So, GVSU, 149); and Jay Sheppard (Jr, Emmanuel, 157) who moved up from #1 at 149 lbs. Of special note, #1 Bailey Carlson (So, BYU, 165) placed 2nd in the Cowboy Open losing 3-2 in the finals to Hayden Hastings of Wyoming and #1 Maveric Rechsteiner (Sr, Emmanuel, 197) won the Georgia Open at 285 lbs.
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Some of my favorite examples of courage are of women adopting the affirmative for who they really are and acting on it. I was so glad to have watched the ABC talk show, The Revolution. While there was some controversy about the network replacing venerated soap operas with scripted tv shows, I liked the aspirational message encouraging women to realize their full potential. The Revolution is hosted by Tim Gunn, Ty Pennington, Harley Pasternak and MDs Tiffanie Davis and Jennifer Ashton. Due to ratings it will end its run in about two weeks, but it's worth checking out.
Personally, I think the show faltered in the lack of integration of hosts and relying heavily on Gunn and Pennington, who may be the more recognizable names but came across flat. I would like to recognize producer Denise Hendricks for a bang up job. There was a lot of optimism infused in the show that I noticed immediately. I rarely spend that much time looking up the people behind the curtain unless there's heightened tomfoolery. I also enjoyed Dr. Tiffanie for being so personable and attractive while rocking a great 'fro! The health and beauty segments with her and Dr. Jen were a late addition that would have worked well all along.
The health and lifestyle show originally featured one guest transitioning over a 5-month period during the course of a 5-day show with the big reveal on Fridays. They subsequently forwarded the entire change in one episode. The mental correction transformed more than their bodies. It has and will continue to reshape their lives.
Many of the women featured were black, so I watched how their stories were featured with special interest. Those familiar with the core issues we cover in this forum know what many of the unspoken underlying issues they face are. I was pleased
relieved no one was made into a tragedy or othered to tell her story. I enjoyed them all – from the two sisters who participated together, to the couple who got fit so they could start married life off with a bang, to the woman who got so fit Hayley encouraged her to transition to a new career. For a list of featured Revolutionaries check out the hero page at the site for videos.


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The creations I have made and also some of my husbands art.Now and then you may find a family member photo...just because!!
About Me
- Ann
- I am a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 4. I have 2 cats and 1 dog. My husband is an artist...he is an amazing person!! I love to create art..I love to alter ANYTHING. I also make primitive cloth dolls. I love to make jewelry as well.My home is my sanctuary and it is filled with my husbands art and my creations. I hope you like what you see...none of it is "perfect" in everyone's eyes...but I am proud of everything I've made.
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text: August 2, 2016 As back-to-school season quickly approaches, it's time to nail down the basics. Updated wardrobe from Cat & Jack? Check. Stylish school supplies from Yoobi? Check. Cool new back to school hairstyles and haircare products from SoCozy founder Cozy Friedman? Check! We sat down with the creator of the first professional line of hair products made just for kids to talk fun new hairstyles, getting rid of tangles and time-saving hair secrets. "I think being a parent is hard enough—hair should be easy," said Cozy. The collection features hair-saving products like the SoCozy Curl Gel-Cream for curly hair and the Boo! Lice Scaring Spray, and as parents are gearing up to send their kids back to school, Cozy wants to make sure that hair scares are a non-issue this year. "If you put a little bit of planning into it, it's easy," Cozy says. Her recommendation? "Before heading back to school, spend a rainy day playing around with your kids' hair. Go on YouTube and find a couple of styles that are going to work for you and your kid, so you can build up a little repertoire." Knowing what style you're going to tackle in advance also helps save time and frustration: "If you decide the night before with your son or daughter what the hair situation is going to be, it makes the morning go that much smoother," said Cozy. "What also really slows parents down is tangles—tangles are the number one hair problem for kids. So if you have a daughter with long hair, you need to make sure to use a great Detangler like SoCozy, which is also a leave-in conditioner that provides hydration, in addition to tackling tangles. To prevent tangles, have her sleep in a loose pony or braid, that way they won't be so bad in the morning." Speaking of braids, learn a few of Cozy's signature styles by following her braid tutorials, below. You've still got time to master them before school starts this fall! Headband Braid Wash hair with SoCozy 3 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Wash and leave hair damp or blow dry, depending on your child's preference. Brush out hair until smooth, using SoCozy Detangler as needed. Create a deep side part on one side of the head—this is where the braid will start. Starting with three even pieces of hair at the part, French braid along your child's hairline, pulling in pieces of hair as you go to secure the braid to the head. Braid along the entire hairline and finish the braid by tying it at the end with a clear rubber band. To finish, add in colorful plastic beads by securing them to the braid with a bobby pin. Double Twisty Ballerina Buns Shampoo and condition hair and let air dry, then brush it out and create a center part. Sweep hair into two high ponytails, as if making pigtails. Braid each pigtail, securing at the end with a clear rubber band. Wrap braid around the ponytail until it creates a bun and secure with a bobby pin. Finish with colored plastic beads, secured to the braid-bun with bobby pins. SoCozy products are available at Target stores and Target.com, with prices ranging from $7.99 to $14.50. Don't miss out on the latest Target news and behind-the-scenes happenings! Subscribe to our bi weekly newsletter and get the top stories from A Bullseye View delivered straight to your inbox!


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What to do with QB Alex Smith? That seems to be the biggest question for the 49'ers this offseason, and according to the Sac Bee, all options are still on the table about him.
General manager Trent Baalke said from the scouting combine today that nothing has been decided about Smith, who sat the bench last season after suffering a concussion.
Baalke told the Bee he had a dinner with Smith and his wife, Elizabeth, in the Bay Area after the Super Bowl during which both parties talked about their priorities this offseason.
While there was no specifics about Smith or the conversation, he said it was a priority for the organization to handle the situation as delicately as possible.
"I had a great conversation with him," Baalke said. "He expressed his feelings, and I expressed our feelings. And that's as far as I'm going to take it."
There's really three options with Smith – trade, release or keep em. That's it.
Baalke refused to be pinned down on any one outcome. "Are we going to trade him for sure?" he said. "No, that hasn't been decided."


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The first of two new releases to be based on the 'Slytech' watches commissioned by timepiecesale.co.uk actor Sylvester Stallone back in 1996, the Panerai Luminor Daylight 8 Days Acciaio replica watch is perhaps the more aesthetically interesting of the pair. It takes its inspiration from a watch designed for Stallone to wear in his film Daylight – hence the name. The timepiece benefits from modern technology, however, with its impressive eight day power reserve and use of the new, much-heralded in-house P.3000 movement.
In terms of its appearance, the most obvious feature is its clear white dial, with blue dial markers and hands, which is a unique color scheme for the brand.
The steel fake Luminor Daylight 8 Days Acciaio watch feature the in-house P5000 manually wound movement featuring 8 days of power reserve and are water-resistant to 30 bar (equivalent to a depth of about 300 metres) and the special box in which they are supplied also includes a spare strap for each model and a screwdriver.
The watch supplied in a box inspired by those used for vintage Luminor watches, made of pear wood with a teak base and containing a model of the human torpedo (Siluro a Lenta Corsa – slowspeed torpedo), together with a rare publication about the military equipment of the special forces of the Royal Italian Navy, in which mens Panerai copy watches and instruments appear.


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What About Passion in Education? The Concept of Passion, why it is Important and How Teachers Can Promote it
Is passion important in the educational context? What are the benefits of passion? Is it possible to foster students' passion? What are the teachers' characteristics or behaviors that foster students' passion? The aim of this study was to answer this questions by a literature review, as well as to present a global and current picture about the role of passion in Education. Although research on passion is really recent and, therefore, still scarce, the literature reviewed showed a great variety of passion's outcomes, which highlights the importance it has in the educational context. We also tried to summarize the teachers' characteristics studied up to now that can foster the students' passion. We concluded by presenting the potential implications of the articles reviewed within education, and presenting the main conclusions of the review.
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Exploring the history, historic preservation, urban planning, and pretty much all things Kentucky with a special focus on both Lexington, Kentucky and the Bluegrass region.
World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremony
What a fantastic evening. More later, but I wanted to share my pictures. They are up on flickr and here is a slideshow of pictures. Great little story: Coach Calipari is introduced and approaching my spot in the stands. Then, the greatest - Muhammad Ali - is announced and follows. Before Calipari arrived before my section 203, row Z seat - my frickin batteries die. Fortunately, I planned ahead and switched out my camera's batteries in record time. Here you go:
What a wonderful evening! As Kentuckians, we have so much to be proud of!
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Oswego, NY – Joe Laverghetta has joined Cantwell & Associates, an affiliate of Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies (OVIA), as a licensed insurance agent, according to OVIA President Chuck Harrington.
"We are very pleased to welcome Joe to our North Country team," said Harrington. "He's a great complement to Bob Cantwell and Joe Navarra in our Clayton, New York office, and will be a very strong asset with his industry experience and skill set."
Mr. Laverghetta will service clients in the Greater-Clayton and Watertown markets, and provides Cantwell & Associates with nearly a decade of underwriting experience in personal, commercial and life insurance.
Mr. Laverghetta most recently worked as a licensed insurance agent in Felts Mills, New York.
A 1990 graduate of Indian River Central School, Mr. Laverghetta attended Jefferson Community College where he received his Associates Degree in 1992, and later earned his Bachelors Degree in Communications from SUNY Oswego.
Mr. Laverghetta is an Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) and Associate in Insurance (AIS), and resides in Black River, New York with his wife of 15 years, Tasha.
He may be reached at Cantwell & Associates, 230 James St., Clayton, New York, at (315) 686-3350.
OVIA was founded upon the merger of three longstanding independent insurance agencies that have provided services to their communities since the late 1800's. Dowd & Harrington, Inc., Streeter & Van Sanford, Inc., and the Hollister Agency merged to form Oswego Valley Insurance Agencies. Today, OVIA operates five offices in Oswego and Onondaga Counties including Oswego, Fulton, Phoenix, Brewerton, Mexico, and recently opened its first office in Jefferson County located in Clayton.
For more information on OVIA and Cantwell & Associates call (315) 686-3350, or visit www.cantwellandassociates.com.


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Planting a seed can seem complicated if you've never done it. You will find it not so difficult after learning the procedure. Planting a seed and watching it grow into a healthy, vibrant plant is one of the most basic and natural joys of life. Seeds need three basic things to grow: water, light and soil. The more nutritious the soil is, the better your plant will grow and produce.
If you are using hybrids, then use fresh seeds each year for best results. Hybrid seeds are bred by man's hands to create stronger, larger, more plentiful plants. If you are using heirloom seeds (original to the earth), then you can save the seeds from your plants, or even use ones that are left over from the previous year.
Soil Preparation
Prepare the soil by adding compost. It not only amends the soil, but adds important nutrients that will help the seedlings and plants grow healthy. Wait until the last frost has passed in your location, and the ground is warm and soft enough to work. Compost amends a soil that has too much clay, as well as one that has too much sand. Dig up the seeding area with your shovel. Break up all of the hard clods and remove all debris, such as rocks, roots and weeds. Layer 2 inches of compost on top of the worked soil and mix it in. Rake the area evenly.
Depth and Spacing
Read the seed packet to learn the manufacturer's suggestions for seed depth and spacing. Manufacturers have conducted many tests to find the best results for the particular seeds you are planting. Poke holes into the amended soil with a pencil, per the seed packet directions. The seed depth is usually two times the length measurement of the seed.
Seeding and Watering
Drop a seed into each of the holes, for as many plants as you wish to grow. Smooth the soil over the top of the holes, unless otherwise directed by the seed manufacturer. Lightly sprinkle the seed area with water. Check the soil each day, keeping it moist. Be gentle when you water, as it is easy to dislodge seeds if the sprinkling is too heavy. Soon you will see the sprout of the seed appear through the ground. This is called germination. Make sure you are planting the seeds in an appropriate location, per information on the seed packet. Some plants require full sun, while others do better in partial shade.


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An explosion in a stadium in Madagascar has killed two people and injured dozens in what authorities describe as a terrorist attack.
The attack happened late Sunday in the Mahamasina stadium, where people had gathered to celebrate the country's 1960 independence from France.
The Madagascar Tribune reported Monday that Madagascar's president, Henry Rajaonarimampianina, had visited some of the wounded in a hospital and expressed his condolences to the families of the dead. The government has promised tough action against those it accuses of using violence for "political reasons."
Rajaonarimampianina's election in 2014 came after five years during which Madagascar was led by a regime that seized power in a coup. Despite hopes that his election would bring stability, the president has faced an impeachment attempt in the National Assembly.


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Welcome to the Guild of St. Longinus – Fähnlein der Heiligen Lanze. We portray a group of German Landsknecht Fähnlein and its baggage train & campfollowers hailing from the city of Ulm in the Swabian region of the Holy Roman Empire, in the year 1528. We are visiting the English Shire of Sterling (New York Renaissance Festival) to recruit mercenary troops.
Come visit our encampment, learn about life on the march in a mercenary guild. We'd love to have you!


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Featuring a colorful "Making the Garden" motif, Eeboo's keepsake growth chart comes with write-on stickers to mark height at birthdays and other special occasions. Vegetable-based inks. Illustrated by Monika Forsberg. Includes chart and 32 stickers. 60"/152cm maximum height (approximately). Available in Multi. 90% recycled greyboard. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Imported. Contains small parts not suitable for children under 3 years.
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