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mspears3

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on: Jul 3, 2018
This organ gets smaller with age and may even disappear in adults.
 
  A) thymus
   B) tonsils
   C) spleen
   D) adenoids

Question 2

The paramedic should maintain a high index of suspicion of digitalis overdose because:
 
  a. Digitalis causes respiratory depression
  b. Digitalis is frequently abused
  c. Digitalis has a narrow therapeutic index
  d. Digitalis is commonly prescribed for bradycardia and may worsen the situation


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medine

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

A

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. Not a common side effect of digitalis.
b. Digitalis is not categorized as a drug of abuse.
c. Correct.
d. Digitalis is prescribed to help control rapid ventricular rates associated with atrial fibrillation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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