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roselinechinyere27m

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A child is brought to the emergency department because he ingested an unknown quantity of acetaminophen (Tylenol). What does the nurse expect this child to receive following gastric lavage?
 
  a. Activated charcoal
  b. N-acetylcysteine
  c. Vitamin K
  d. Syrup of ipecac

Question 2

An infant is admitted to the hospital with severe isotonic dehydration. For what is this child at the highest risk?
 
  a. Metabolic alkalosis
  b. Hypocalcemia
  c. Sepsis
  d. Shock


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Gastric lavage is followed by N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst), the antidote for acetaminophen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Shock is the greatest threat to life in isotonic dehydration.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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