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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the ideal route for the administration of most drugs used in emergency life-support situa-tions?
 
  a. Peripheral intravenous line
  b. Intramuscular injection
  c. Direct intracardiac injection
  d. Endotracheal tube

Question 2

What is the primary drug agent used to treat symptomatic bradycardias?
 
  a. Sodium nitroprusside
  b. Procainamide HCl
  c. Dopamine HCl
  d. Atropine sulfate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Unless a central vein is already cannulated, the ideal route for drug administration in emergency situations is a peripheral intravenous line.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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