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NClaborn

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A patient is admitted to the emergency room after the ingestion of an overdose of clonidine (Catapress). The patient will be at risk for _________________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A patient with multiple sclerosis is admitted to the medical division for treatment of severe spasticity. What medication is used to treat spasticity and is administered intrathecally?
 
  A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
  B) Carisoprodol (Soma)
  C) Diazepam (Valium)
  D) Dantrolene (Dantrium)


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

Hypotension

Answer to Question 2

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NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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