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debasdf

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A patient received lidocaine as an axillary block for a surgical procedure. The nurse checks the pulse rate 5 minutes after administration and determines that the pulse is slightly irregular and slow. Select the correct analysis of this finding.
 
  1. The patient has absorbed lidocaine and may have cardiac toxicity.
  2. There may have been excessive epinephrine in the anesthetic.
  3. The patient is now pain free, so the pulse rate is slower.
  4. This is a normal response when lidocaine is used for axillary blocks.

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Vasoconstrictors may be combined with local anesthetics for which reason(s)? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Speed absorption
  2. Decrease the risk of toxicity
  3. Prevent bradycardia
  4. Shorten the duration of action
  5. Prolong anesthesia


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zoeyesther

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 2, 5


debasdf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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