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codyclark

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient is being actively treated for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the neurological intensive care unit. The patient's current plan of care includes pharmacological interventions to reduce cellular metabolic demand.
 
  The nurse should be aware that this may involve the administration of:
  A) Barbiturates
  B) Benzodiazepines
  C) Anticholinergics
  D) Beta-adrenergic blockers

Question 2

A patient with pheochromocytoma has been admitted for an adrenalectomy tomorrow. The patient is to start IV medication this evening to prevent adrenal insufficiency. What medication is the patient most likely to require?
 
  A) Antibiotics
  B) Antihypertensives
  C) Parenteral nutrition
  D) Corticosteroids


peter

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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