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olgavictoria

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You respond to an ill patient experiencing flu-like symptoms. Upon your arrival, the patient states that she woke up not feeling well. The patient states that she has been heating her home with wood due to the electric bill being too high. You should suspect:
 
  A) carbon dioxide poisoning.
  B) carbon monoxide poisoning.
  C) hypercarbia.
  D) hypothermia.

Question 2

Your patient is a 40-year-old male who ingested 30 tablets of Lexapro and 24 tablets of Tylenol PM. Which of the following is the most important question you should ask?
 
  A) Why did you take these medications?
  B) Have you ever done this before?
  C) Do you have a history of depression?
  D) How long ago did you take these medications?
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aruss1303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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