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FButt

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A patient is receiving albuterol as a bronchodilator. How does this agent work?
 
  A) It mimics the parasympathetic nervous system.
  B) It mimics the sympathetic nervous system.
  C) It mimics the central nervous system.
  D) It mimics the cardiotonic effects of digoxin (Lanoxin).

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A pregnant woman asks why she needs to take a folic acid supplement. What is the nurse's best explanation for the administration of folic acid?
 
  A) Folic acid prevents the development of contractions.
  B) Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects.
  C) Folic acid builds strong fetal bones.
  D) Folic acid will decrease nausea and vomiting.


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kusterl

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B
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Folic acid prevents neural tube birth defects. Folic acid does not prevent contractions. Folic acid will not build fetal bones. Folic acid will not prevent nausea and vomiting.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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