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xroflmao

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Morphine (Duramorph) is ordered for a patient's severe incisional pain. Which is correct concerning the length of time it should take for this medication to be administered IV?
 
  a. 1 to 2 minutes
  b. 8 to 10 minutes
  c. 2 to 4 minutes
  d. 4 to 5 minutes

Question 2

Which medication is classified as a benzodiazepine?
 
  a. Lorazepam (Ativan)
  b. Buspirone (BuSpar)
  c. Benztropine (Cogentin)
  d. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)


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jgranad15

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

ANS: D
Morphine (Duramorph), when given intravenously, should be given over 4 to 5 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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