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cdr_15

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient with angina is beginning nitroglycerin. Before administering the drug, the nurse informs the patient that, immediately after administration, the patient may experience what?
 
  A) Nervousness or paresthesia
  B) Throbbing headache or dizziness
  C) Drowsiness or blurred vision
  D) Tinnitus or diplopia

Question 2

The first line of defense is innate (natural) immunity. Which is part of that protective mechanism against the external environment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Skin and mucous membranes
  b. Lungs
  c. Heart
  d. Tears and saliva
  e. Natural intestinal and vaginal flora
  f. Stomach acid


marict

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E, F
The innate system is composed of the skin and mucous membranes, cilia, stomach acid, tears, saliva, sebaceous glands, and secretions and flora of the intestine and vagina. These organs, tissues, and secretions provide biochemical and physical barriers to disease.


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