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Mr. Wonderful

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After exposure to a biologic agent, a patient develops a small papule on one hand. It begins to itch and enlarges into a painless ulcer with a necrotic core. This scenario is consistent with the diagnosis of:
 
  a. cutaneous anthrax.
  b. smallpox.
  c. tularemia.
  d. bubonic plague.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with endometriosis who is receiving danazol. The patient begins to complain of warmth and tenderness to the left lower leg. Upon assessment, the nurse notes edema and redness. The nurse should suspect
 
  a. deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  b. tendon rupture.
  c. an allergic reaction.
  d. dependent edema.


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nathang24

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

a

Answer to Question 2

A
Danazol may cause edema and thrombotic events. The patient displays signs and symptoms of DVT.
There is no reason to suspect tendon rupture or an allergic reaction.
The signs and symptoms are not consistent with dependent edema.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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