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Mimi

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A patient is being administered epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis. This patient is experiencing what type of hypersensitivity reaction?
 
  A) Type I
  B) Type II
  C) Type III
  D) Type IV

Question 2

A patient is taking cholestyramine (Questran) to reduce LDL cholesterol. Cholestyramine will cause a decrease in absorption of which of the following medications?
 
  A) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
  B) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  C) Aspirin
  D) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)


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

A
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Anaphylaxis is a type I response, which can be mild or life threatening.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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