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melina_rosy

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with inspiratory stridor and air hunger after a bee sting. Which of the following medications will the nurse prepare for administration?
 
  A) Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
  B) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
  C) Cromolyn (Intal)
  D) Pseudoephedrine

Question 2

An adult patient has been experiencing severe lethargy and fatigue over the past several days, and she describes herself as feeling shaky.
 
   Random blood glucose testing reveals a glucose level of 38 mg/dL, but the woman denies any significant change in her diet. The care team should suspect the possibility of what health problem? A) Chronic renal failure
  B) Acute renal failure
  C) Cushing's disease
  D) Adrenal insufficiency


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CourtneyCNorton

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D
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Any patient with unexplained severe hypoglycemia requires assessment for adrenal insufficiency. Cushing's disease and kidney disease do not result in hypoglycemia.


melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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