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A danger of utilizing an antihistamine with a patient suffering from asthma is that:
 
  a. The actions of an antihistamine potentiate the bronchodilators
  b. Resultant tachycardia occurs
  c. Antihistamines thicken bronchial secretions
  d. Tachypnea will ensue

Question 2

HBV is spread by contact with:
 
  A) pneumocystis carinii. B) an opportunistic infection.
  C) contaminated fecal material. D) contaminated blood or OPIM.


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

c
Rationale: c. Because they can thicken bronchial secretions, antihistamines should not be used with people experiencing asthma..

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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