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jenna1

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What level of carbon monoxide toxicity is associated with coma, convulsions, and Cheyne-Stokes respiration?
 
  a. 10 to 20 COHb
  b. 20 to 30 COHb
  c. 30 to 50 COHb
  d. 50 to 60 COHb

Question 2

Which of the following can occur when tissue necrosis occurs in a lung abscess?
 
  1. Fluid can rupture into a bronchus.
  2. Broncholithiasis can occur.
  3. Bronchospasm can close off the affected bronchi.
  4. Fluid can rupture into the intrapleural space.
  a. 1, 2
  b. 1, 4
  c. 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3


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Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
At carboxyhemoglobin levels of 50 to 60, coma, convulsions, and Cheyne-Stokes respiration would be likely to occur.

Answer to Question 2

B
Necrotic fluid in an abscess can rupture into a bronchus and/or the intrapleural space.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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