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anjilletteb

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse who is admitting a child with severe asthma is alarmed when the parents confess that they have been giving the child Echinacea because this herbal remedy may cause:
 
  a. Severe headache
  b. Increased asthma
  c. Increased blood pressure
  d. Liver inflammation

Question 2

The nurse is aware that in an absence seizure the patient will:
 
  a. Have an aura
  b. Be fully aware during the seizure
  c. Have a sudden cessation of motor activity
  d. Have a lengthy post-ictal period


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tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The herbal remedy Echinacea may cause increased asthma or anaphylaxis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Absence seizures have no aura or post-ictal stage. The person has a sudden cessation of motor activity lasting 5 to 10 seconds and then returns to full activity.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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