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berenicecastro

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A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty
 
  removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
  a. Guaifenesin (Humibid)
  b. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
  c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  d. Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)

Question 2

The nurse will instruct patients about a
 
  possible systemic effect that may occur if excessive amounts of topically applied adrenergic nasal decongestants are used. Which systemic effect may occur?
  a. Heartburn
  b. Bradycardia
  c. Drowsiness
  d. Palpitations



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Ahnyah

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




berenicecastro

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


ecabral0

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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