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erika

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The technique used to check for postural hypertension is
 
  a. BP and pulse after 5 to 10 minutes of rest in a flat position, then within 1 minute of sitting and again after 1 minute of standing
  b. BP and respirations after 20 minutes of rest in a flat position, then with 5 minutes of sitting and again 5 minutes after standing
  c. BP and pulse while lying, sitting, and standing with no rest period
  d. BP and respirations lying, sitting, and stand-ing at 5-minute intervals

Question 2

Which of the following classifications of medications is most likely to cause gastric ulcers?
 
  a. Anti-inflammatory medications
  b. Analgesics
  c. Antihypertensives
  d. Diuretics


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covalentbond

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

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The correct method of checking for postural hypotension/hypertension is response A. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect. A change of 20 mm Hg in pressure in changing position is significant.

Answer to Question 2

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Anti-inflammatory medicationssuch as aspirin, steroids, and indomethacinare very irritating to the gastric mucosa. Gastric ulceration is not a serious side effect of analgesics (response B), antihypertensives (response C), or diuretics (response D).


erika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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