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EAugust

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The nurse recognizes the most common treatment for a postspinal headache to be which of the following?
 
  a. Morphine
  b. Blood patch
  c. Blood transfusion
  d. Local anesthesia

Question 2

The natural opiate-like chemicals produced by a woman during labor and delivery are known as:
 
  a. Endorphins
  b. Testosterone
  c. Progesterone
  d. Androgens



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nyrave

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A blood patch often provides immediate relief for a postspinal headache. An injection of the patient's blood into the site of the spinal block puncture seals the hole, preventing further cerebrospinal fluid leakage.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Endorphins, or endogenous opiates, are produced in the anterior pituitary gland and hypothalamus as a result of stress. These morphine-like substances appear to raise the pain threshold, helping women better tolerate the pain of labor and birth.




EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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