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ec501234

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A diabetic patient is alert but confused. You have decided to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following describes how to administer the glucose properly?
 
  A) Squeeze the glucose under the patient's tongue.
  B) Place the glucose between the patient's cheek and gum.
  C) Use a tongue depressor to place the glucose on the back of the tongue.
  D) Have the patient slowly swallow the glucose.

Question 2

The first medication administered to a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction should be:
 
  A) epinephrine.
  B) diphenhydramine.
  C) high-concentration oxygen.
  D) glucagon.


jrpg123456

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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