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saraeharris

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A toddler lives in a home that was built in the 1960s. The child has been diagnosed with lead poisoning after eating chips of flaking paint. Which medication will be administered to decrease lead levels?
 
  A) Succimer (Chemet)
  B) Folic acid
  C) Deferoxamine (Desferal)
  D) Deferasirox (Exjade)

Question 2

A patient has been resuscitated using epinephrine following an episode of asystole and is now being monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU).
 
  When monitoring the patient's status, the nurse should anticipate which of the following effects of epinephrine administration? Select all that apply. A) Decreased urine output
  B) Hyperglycemia
  C) Increased serum potassium levels
  D) Hypercapnia
  E) Increased blood pressure


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

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Succimer (Chemet) chelates lead to form water-soluble complexes that are excreted in the urine. Succimer is used to treat lead poisoning in children. Folic acid is not used to treat lead poisoning. Deferoxamine is not used to treat lead poisoning. Deferasirox is not used to treat lead poisoning.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
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Administration of epinephrine is associated with decreased urine output, increased blood glucose, hyperkalemia, and increased blood pressure. Excess CO2 levels are not anticipated.


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