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Which of the following regimens is CORRECT regarding the use of amyl nitrate in the treatment of cyanide overdose?
 
  a. Administer an IV infusion at rate of 100 mEq/hr until symptoms are mitigated.
  b. One to two inhalants crushed and inhaled. Repeat every minute until the patient has been delivered to the ED.
  c. A single ampoule should be administered IV bolus.
  d. Amyl nitrate is not indicated in cyanide overdose.

Question 2

_____ are specialized cells that do all the support activities for the nervous system.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

b
Rationale: a. Amyl nitrate should not be administered IV.
b. Correct.
c. Amyl nitrate should not be administered IV.
d. Amyl nitrate is indicated in cyanide overdose.

Answer to Question 2

Neuroglia (glial cells)


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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