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karlynnae

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The MOST common trigger of severe allergic reactions other than injected penicillin in the United States is/are:
 
  a. Hymenoptera stings
  b. Snake bites
  c. Food poisoning
  d. Jellyfish sting

Question 2

If electrical conduction in the heart is stopped or delayed, it is called:
 
  a. bradycardia.
  b. tachycardia.
  c. premature complex.
  d. heart block.


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welcom1000

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

a
Rationale: a. Injected penicillin and bee and wasp (Hymenoptera) stings are the two most common causes of fatal anaphylaxis.

Answer to Question 2

D


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

kthug

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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