Which of the following explains why a patient may experience difficulty breathing during anaphylaxis?
A) Allergens bind to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying oxygen.
B) Swelling of the airway tissues causes difficulty breathing.
C) Allergens clump together and block blood flow through the lungs.
D) Swelling in the brain decreases the respiratory drive.
Question 2
Which of the following is a potential side effect of nitroglycerin?
A) Decreased blood pressure B) Difficulty breathing
C) Sudden increase in heart rate D) All of the above
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.
Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen