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haleyc112

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The dosage of Benadryl when used to treat allergic reactions is:
 
  a. 2550 mg IV/IM
  b. 0.51.0 mg IV
  c. 2.55.0 mg IV/IM
  d. 50100 mcg IV/IM

Question 2

An exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign substance is BEST described by the term:
 
  a. Synergism
  b. Potentiation
  c. Allergic reaction
  d. Anaphylaxis


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katara

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

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Rationale: a. The dose of Benadryl in allergic reactions is 2550 mg IV/IM.

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. A synergism is the combination of two or more medications creating an effect greater than the total sum of the medications individually.
b. Potentiation is enhancement of one drug by another.
c. Correct.
d. Although a type of allergic reaction, anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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