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vicotolentino

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A patient displaying an allergic reaction and complaining of coughing and chest tightness would be experiencing:
 
 neurogenic shock
  cardiogenic shock
  hypovolemic shock
  anaphylactic shock

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A reproductive age female patient has orders for abdominal imaging. Which of the following is the safest time for the patient to receive direct exposure to the abdomen?
 
 Day 1-10
  Day 10-15
  Day 15-20
  Day 20-28


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quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

anaphylactic shock

Rationale: Anaphylactic shock results from an allergic reaction from an insect bite, drugs, contrast media, or food. Patient could exhibit symptoms of different severity.

Answer to Question 2

Day 1-10

Rationale: Female patients will be safely imaged according to the 10 day rule. The 10 day rule means imaging the patient within the first ten days following the onset of menstruation, so pregnancy can be ruled out.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 17, 2018
Happy to help you


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