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tichca

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Most people who receive succinylcholine as a muscle paralyzer have a brief response lasting only a few minutes. A person who has a very prolonged effect from the drug at a standard dosage is experiencing:
 
  1. an anaphylactic reaction.
  2. an idiosyncratic effect.
  3. an iatrogenic response.
  4. a physical dependence.

Question 2

Which patient is most at risk for QT prolongation when a new drug is initiated?
 
  1. A 60-year-old man
  2. A patient with hypertension
  3. A patient with hypermagnesemia
  4. A 50-year-old woman


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bigsis44

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


tichca

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

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Gracias!

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