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HCHenry

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A school nurse is preparing to administer syrup of ipecac after an ingestion of a noncaustic substance. The label instructs the nurse that the ipecac should be mixed in a glass of:
 
  a. water.
  b. ginger ale.
  c. milk.
  d. juice.

Question 2

The client is planning a lengthy trip by automobile. She plans to leave her home at 8:00 AM. When should she plan to take her dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to prevent motion sickness?
 
  a. 6:30 AM
  b. 7:00 AM
  c. 7:30 AM
  d. 8:00 AM


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triiciiaa

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

ANS: A
Dilution with water allows for more ready administration of the ipecac.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Motion sickness medication has its onset in 30 minutes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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