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maychende

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A hospitalized patient is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to a dose of intravenous penicillin. Which drug will the nurse expect to use to treat this condition?
 
  a. Ephedra
  b. Epinephrine
  c. Phenylephrine
  d. Pseudoephedrine

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An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
 
  a. Volume restoration
  b. Increased cardiac output
  c. Decreased urine output
  d. Reduced anxiety


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reversalruiz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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