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cdr_15

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A child who attends a day care center has been admitted to the pediatric unit with diarrhea and abdominal cramping. He has been diagnosed with giardiasis. How long does it take for the symptoms of giardiasis to develop after ingestion of cysts?
 
  A) 12 to 24 hours
  B) 3 to 5 days
  C) 1 to 2 weeks
  D) 2 to 3 months

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A patient is being treated for opioid withdrawal with methadone (Dolophine). How long will the symptoms of withdrawal last with the administration of methadone?
 
  A) 7 days
  B) 10 days
  C) 14 days
  D) 21 days


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samiel-sayed

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

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Giardia infections occur 1 to 2 weeks after the ingestion of the cysts and may be asymptomatic or produce diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and distention.

Answer to Question 2

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cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Mochi

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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