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tingc95

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Prior to cardioversion, lorazepam may be given because:
 
  a. It produces an amnesia-like effect
  b. It is an effective pain medication
  c. It will prevent any seizure activity that may result from the procedure
  d. It is an effective antiarrhythmic

Question 2

Deeper full-thickness burns usually result in skin protein becoming denatured and hard, forming a firm, leather-like covering that is referred to as:
 
  A) blistering. B) eschar. C) fasciitis. D) a scar.


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

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Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Benzodiazepines are not indicated for pain.
c. Although lorazepam may be indicated for seizures, its use as a preprocedure medication in cardioversion is for it amnesia effects.
d. Lorazepam does not have antiarrhythmic effects.

Answer to Question 2

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tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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