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HCHenry

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Why must the pediatric nurse be cautious about medicating infants and young children?
 
  a. They are less susceptible to medication effects than adults.
  b. They are more susceptible to medication effects than adults.
  c. They are equally susceptible to medication effects as adults.
  d. They are more susceptible to drug interactions than adults.

Question 2

What is the most common cause of dementia?
 
  a. Multi-infarct
  b. Medications
  c. Alzheimer disease
  d. Parkinson disease


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mmj22343

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Newborns and young children are more susceptible to the toxic effects of certain medications than adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Alzheimer disease is the most common cause of dementia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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