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asmith134

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A patient has been taking aspirin for migraines and requests another medication for use when a headache first begins in an effort to prevent a major attack. Which agent would be the most suitable for this purpose?
 
  1. Propranolol
  2. Divalproex
  3. Demerol
  4. Ergotamine

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A patient is diagnosed with a tumor of the right dorsolateral aspect of the spinal cord in the upper thoracic region. Which nursing diagnosis would have a high priority?
 
  1. Risk for urinary retention related to disruption of the reflex arc
  2. Risk for injury related to disruption of pain transmission pathways
  3. Risk for fluid volume excess related to cord compression
  4. Risk for ineffective thermoregulation related to disruption of autonomic regulation


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

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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