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Diane

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is admitted into the critical care unit with symptoms of a low-grade fever, joint pain, tachycardia, hepatomegaly, photophobia, and an inability to follow commands
 
  The patient is becoming more agitated and complaining of pain. The nurse suspects that the patient has
 
  a. ITP.
  b. heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
  c. sickle cell anemia.
  d. DIC.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs promotes bronchodilation and vasoconstriction?
 
  a. Solu-Medrol
  b. Gentamicin
  c. Atropine
  d. Epinephrine


stanleka1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A variety of clinical manifestations are associated with sickle cell anemia. The patient may present with a low-grade fever, bone or joint pain, pinpoint pupils, inability to follow commands, photophobia, tachycardia, tachypnea, decreased respiratory excursion, hepatomegaly, nonpalpable spleen, and pretibial ulcers.

Answer to Question 2

D
Epinephrine is given in anaphylactic shock to promote bronchodilation and vasoconstriction and inhibit further release of biochemical mediators.


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