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deesands

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A patient has an increased respiratory rate. Which of the following causes an increased respiratory rate?
 
  A) Increased carbon dioxide
  B) Decreased carbon dioxide
  C) Increased oxygen
  D) Decreased pH

Question 2

A 1-year-old postoperative patient has been experiencing repeated vomiting. What antiemetic drug has a black box warning against use in a patient of this age?
 
  A) Promethazine (Phenergan)
  B) Benzquinamide (Emete-Con)
  C) Buclizine (Bucladin-S)
  D) Cyclizine (Marezine)



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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A black box warning alerts nurses that promethazine is contraindicated in children younger than 2 years of age because of the risk of potentially fatal respiratory depression. Benzquinamide, buclizine, and cyclizine do not have such warnings.





 

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