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Deast7027

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The half-life of epinephrine is 3 to 4 minutes; the half-life of vasopressin is ________ minutes.
 
  A) 5 to 10
  B) 10 to 15
  C) 10 to 20
  D) 20 to 40

Question 2

A 43-year-old female has accidentally taken too much of her antidepressant medication and is now confused. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene and providing the patient with high-concentration oxygen. As you arrive at the patient's side, your first action should be to:
 
  A) obtain vital signs.
  B) perform a primary assessment.
  C) get a pulse oximeter reading.
  D) determine the type of medication taken.


meganlapinski

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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