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lindiwe

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When a patient comes into the emergency department with a narcotic overdose, the nurse anticipates that the patient will be treated with Narcan, which is a(n):
 
  a. enhancer.
  b. substitute.
  c. control.
  d. antagonist.

Question 2

Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries is known as _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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ttt030911

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

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An antagonist is a drug that will block the action of another drug, such as Narcan with Demerol.

Answer to Question 2

erythema
Erythema is redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries.


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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