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fahad

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the nurse plan to administer?
 
  1. Apomorphine
  2. Atropine (AtroPen)
  3. Acetate of ammonia
  4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

Question 2

A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. For which immediate symptoms of radiation sickness will the nurse assess in patients who have been exposed?
 
  1. Dilated pupils and aggression
  2. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  3. Weight loss and fatigue
  4. Anorexia and fatigue


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josephsuarez

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

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that will reverse the symptoms of acetylcholine overstimulation. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), acetate of ammonia, and apomorphine will not reverse the symptoms of acetylcholine overstimulation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The immediate symptoms of radiation sickness include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Weight loss and fatigue are late symptoms of radiation sickness. Anorexia and fatigue are not signs of radiation sickness. Dilated pupils and aggression are not signs of radiation sickness.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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