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nevelica

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Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock?
 
  A) The serious allergic reaction causes the blood vessels to dilate uncontrollably, resulting in a loss of blood pressure.
  B) The allergic reaction causes fluid and blood to leak out of the vessels, causing hypovolemia.
  C) The heart is not able to effectively pump blood through the body.
  D) A blood clot prevents blood from returning to the heart and causes a drop in blood pressure.

Question 2

Your patient is in mild respiratory distress, is breathing normally, and has no signs of shock. The appropriate oxygen delivery device would be a:
 
  A) nasal cannula. B) venturi mask.
  C) bag-valve mask. D) nonrebreather mask.


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jonathanballen97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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