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tfester

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on: Jul 2, 2018
An acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction is known as:
 
  a. angioedema.
  b. an allergy.
  c. an allergen.
  d. an antigen.

Question 2

Which of the following findings would be a contraindication to the administration of epinephrine for a patient suffering an anaphylactic reaction?
 
  a. The patient is allergic to eggs.
  b. The patient has a heart rate of 120 bpm.
  c. The name on the injector is not the patient's name.
  d. The patient has hypertension or bradycardia.


AmberC1996

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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