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nautica902

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Why would a neurosurgeon order mannitol for a patient during a craniotomy for excision of tumor?
 a. muscle relaxation
  b. prevent surgical site infection
  c. reduce vasospasm
  d. decrease intracranial pressure

Question 2

Which type of drug is used to treat possible postoperative nausea and vomiting?
 a. anti-arrhythmic
  b. antiemetic
  c. antihistamine
  d. antimuscarinic


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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