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nramada

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse explains that the ___________________ _ can sense the oxygen concentration in the blood and signal the brainstem to increase respiration.
 
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The nurse reviews Accolate and Zyflo, which are _______________ _______________; they are capable of blocking the inflammatory response as well as providing bronchodilation.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

chemoreceptors

Chemoreceptors can sense the oxygen concentration of the blood and signal the brainstem to increase and deepen respirations to keep an adequate supply of oxygen in the circulating volume.

Answer to Question 2

leukotriene modifiers

The leukotriene modifiers are capable of blocking the inflammatory response and can also provide bronchodilation.


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