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rayancarla1

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Caution should be used when administering propofol for longer than 48 hours in pediatric pa-tients because of what adverse effect?
 
  a. Lethargy
  b. Lactic acidosis
  c. Cardiac dysrhythmias
  d. Reduced cerebral blood flow

Question 2

Which of the following drugs has the potential for causing bronchospasm in patients with asthma and hypersensitive airways?
 
  a. Fentanyl
  b. Propofol
  c. Diazepam
  d. Morphine


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Prolonged use of propofol (longer than 48 hours) in pediatric patients has been associated with the development of lactic acidosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Morphine increases serum histamine levels and is associated with bronchospasm in patients with asthma and those with hypersensitive airways.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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