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jCorn1234

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Which of the following would be recommended for the treatment of cyanide poisoning?
 
  a. Aztreonam
  b. Albuterol sulfate
  c. Amyl nitrate
  d. Aclidinium bromide

Question 2

A patient's D-dimer blood test results show a value of 250 ng/mL. How should these results be interpreted?
 
  a. The patient does not have a pulmonary embolism.
  b. The patient's anticoagulant level is acceptable.
  c. The patient has a pulmonary embolism.
  d. The patient has a deep vein thrombosis.



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Answer to Question 1

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Cyanide poisoning can be treated with amyl nitrate.

Answer to Question 2

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With this low D-dimer value, a pulmonary embolism can be ruled out. A D-dimer value of greater than 500 ng/mL is considered positive for a pulmonary embolism.





 

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