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Kikoku

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A patient with a known seizure disorder is admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of septic shock. The patient is being sedated with midazolam (Versed).
 
  Following discontinuation of the medication, the patient remains sedated for several days. Based on the patient's history, what is the rationale for not treating with flumazenil (Romazicon)?
  A) Increased risk of hypertension
  B) Increased risk of seizures
  C) Decreased sedation will result
  D) Decreased level of agitation

Question 2

A patient has been started on dantrolene (Dantrium). What is the most serious adverse effect on which the patient should be instructed?
 
  A) Metabolic acidosis
  B) Hypercarbia
  C) Renal calculi
  D) Fatal hepatitis


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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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