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iveyjurea

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements best suggests that the speaker may be having a mild allergic reaction?
 
  a. I have had a fever and chills for the past two days.
  b. My heart feels as though it is skipping some beats.
  c. I feel dizzy and weak.
  d. I have a rash on my face and neck.

Question 2

A patient who is severely short of breath and covered with hives states that she is very allergic to crab. She admits to trying some seafood dip about 10 minutes ago. Which of the following questions should you ask her first?
 
  a. How many allergic reactions have you had?
  b. Why did you eat the dip if you are allergic to crab?
  c. What medications are you currently taking?
  d. Do you have an epinephrine auto-injector?


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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