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JGIBBSON

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on: Jul 2, 2018
A patient with severe chest pain hands you a bottle of nitroglycerin. After reading the label, you determine that the medication expired two months ago. You should:
 
  A) administer two of the nitroglycerin tablets.
  B) withhold the medication and transport.
  C) administer the nitroglycerin orally.
  D) place one tablet under the patient's tongue.

Question 2

Which one of the following is least likely to be a health concern among the elderly?
 
  A) Substance abuse
  B) Infectious disease
  C) Obstetrical problems
  D) Depression


DHRUVSHAH

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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