John Has Clonidine, a Centrally Acting Adrenergic Blocker, Prescribed for His

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Multiple Choice

John has clonidine, a centrally acting adrenergic blocker, prescribed for his hypertension. He should:

• A) Not miss a dose or stop taking the drug because of potential rebound hypertension
• B) Increase fiber in the diet to treat any diarrhea that may occur
• C) Reduce fluid intake to less than 2 liters per day to prevent fluid retention
• D) Avoid sitting for long periods, as this can lead to deep vein thrombosis

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Definitions:

Standard Error of Estimate

The standard error of the estimate is a measure of the accuracy of predictions made with a regression line, quantifying the dispersion of observed values around the predicted values.

API Gravity Degrees

A measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water, used in the oil industry to characterize crude oil.

T-Table Values

Values found in a table that correspond to the T-Distribution, used for hypothesis testing in statistics, especially when the sample size is small and the population standard deviation is unknown.

Confidence Level

The probability that a confidence interval will capture the population parameter in repeated samples.