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Evvie72

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on: Jul 3, 2018
You are treating a patient suffering from severe anaphylaxis. Which of the following dosages of epinephrine would you be likely to administer?
 
  a. Epinephrine 1:1000, 0.30.5 mg IM
  b. Epinephrine 1:1000, 0.30.5 mg IV
  c. Epinephrine 1:10,000, 0.30.5 mg IV
  d. Epinephrine 1:10,000, 0.050.1 mg IV

Question 2

_____ reactions are the chief reactions of catabolism.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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Rationale: In cases of severe anaphylaxis, the dosage of epinephrine 1:10,000 should be 0.050.1 mg intravenously. This is 510 of the normal dosage used in cardiac arrest. It may need to be administered every 35 minutes due to the half-life.

Answer to Question 2

Hydrolysis


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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