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ishan

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on: Jul 3, 2018
___________________ ____ is the antihistamine MOST commonly used in the treatment of allergic reactions in the prehospital realm.
 
  a. Diphenhydramine
  b. Hydroxyzine
  c. Promethazine
  d. Cimetedine

Question 2

What color would you expect oxygenated blood to be?
 
  A) bright red
   B) bluish
   C) green


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meryzewe

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

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Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Hydroxyzine is a potent antihistamine that is only administered intramuscularly.
c. Promethazine has many undesirable effects when used in the prehospital realm.
d. Cimetedine is a selective H2 blocker and not commonly used.

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ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

connor417

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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