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kshipps

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Antiemetics are often administered with narcotics to:
 
  a. Cause sedation prior to cardioversion attempts
  b. Relieve abdominal pain
  c. As a cathartic agent
  d. Potentiate the narcotic effect and alleviate nausea

Question 2

Between the ages of 20 and 80, we lose about _____ of our renal function.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


morrie123456

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

d
Rationale: a. Benzodiazepines are used for sedation prior to cardioversion.
b. Antiemetics do not relieve abdominal pain.
c. Antiemetics do not have cathartic effects.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

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kshipps

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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