APEX Midterm (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Complete Questions and Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+

APEX MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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1. Combitube size 37

Patient height = ?

Answer> 4ft-6ft

DO NOT use in pts less than 4ft

2. Combitube size 41

Patient height = ?

Answer> >6ft

DO NOT use in pts less than 6ft

3. Vd (dead space) is normally

Answer> approx. 2 mL/kg

4. Causes contraction (miosis) of the sphincter muscle (iris)

Answer> Muscarinic recep- tor

5. Causes contraction (mydriasis) of the radial muscle (iris)

Answer> Alpha 1

6. Causes relaxation (far vision) of the ciliary muscle

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, Answer> Beta 2

7. Causes contraction (near vision) of the ciliary muscle

Answer> Muscarinic

8. Causes contraction of GI sphincters

Answer> Alpha 1

9. Causes Relaxation of GI sphincters, increased motility & tone, increased salivary

glands, and contraction of gallbladder & ducts

Answer> Muscarinic

10. Causes decreased GI motility and tone

Answer> Alpha1/2/Beta 1/2

11. Causes increased salivary gland activity

Answer> Alpha 2

12. Causes relaxation of gallbladder & ducts

Answer> Beta 2

13. Causes decreased insulin release from pancreas islet (beta cells)

Answer> Alpha 2

14. Causes increased insulin release from pancreas islet (beta cells)

Answer> Beta 2

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