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faduma

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which drug would be used to treat a child who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from cerebral edema?
 
  a. Mannitol c. Atropine sulfate
  b. Epinephrine hydrochloride d. Sodium bicarbonate

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Which type of fracture describes traumatic separation of cranial sutures?
 
  a. Basilar c. Diastatic
  b. Compound d. Depressed


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
For increased ICP, mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, administered intravenously, is the drug used most frequently for rapid reduction. Epinephrine, atropine sulfate, and sodium bicarbonate are not used to decrease ICP.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Diastatic skull fractures are traumatic separations of the cranial sutures. A basilar fracture involves the basilar portion of the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, temporal, or occipital bone. A compound fracture has the bone exposed through the skin. A depressed fracture has the bone pushed inward, causing pressure on the brain.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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