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Mollykgkg

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on: Jul 3, 2018
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


ergserg

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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