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vinney12

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The patient who had an asthma-like reaction to a desensitization shot was medicated with a subcutaneous injection of epinephrine. What effect should the nurse assure the anxious patient this will have?
 
  a. Cause vasodilation
  b. Produce bronchodilation
  c. Cause productive coughing
  d. Reduction of pulse rate

Question 2

The nurse recommends to the busy mother of three that the antihistamine fexofenadine (Allegra) would be more beneficial than diphenhydramine (Benadryl) because Allegra:
 
  a. is inexpensive.
  b. contains a stimulant for an energy boost.
  c. does not dry out the mucous membranes.
  d. does not induce drowsiness.


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bassamabas

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

ANS: B
The drug epinephrine is given in the case of anaphylaxis because it is a quick-acting drug that produces bronchodilation and vasoconstriction, which relieves respiratory distress. The drug can be ordered to be repeated every 20 minutes. The patient may experience an increase in heart rate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Allegra does not induce drowsiness as does Benadryl.


vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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