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casperchen82

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Which of the following explains why patients experiencing an anaphylactic reaction have difficulty breathing?
 
  A) Allergens use the available oxygen molecules.
  B) Antibodies depress the brain's respiratory center.
  C) Histamine constricts the bronchioles.
  D) Antigens increase the body's need for oxygen.

Question 2

You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a step ladder while cleaning her kitchen windows. She is seated on the floor complaining of pain to her ankle. She tells you, If I had just gone to work today instead of using vacation time, this would have never happened Based on information thus far, which of the following can you conclude?
 
  A) She is alert with an open airway.
  B) Her pulse rate is within normal limits.
  C) She does not require rapid transport.
  D) She does not have any other injuries.


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Ddddd

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


casperchen82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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