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tfester

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A client is ordered to receive epinephrine (Adrenalin) to relieve shortness of breath. Which additional effects would the nurse expect?
 
  a. Decrease in respiratory rate
  b. Decrease in blood pressure
  c. Increase in heart rate
  d. Decrease in oxygen saturation

Question 2

The client has overdosed on benzodiazepine medication. Based on the orders of the primary healthcare provider, the highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to prepare a dose of:
 
  a. naloxone.
  b. activated charcoal.
  c. flumazenil.
  d. 50 dextrose.


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jessicaduplan

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

ANS: C
Epinephrine is thought to improve perfusion of the heart and brain in cardiac arrest states by constricting peripheral blood vessels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Flumazenil can be used as the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.


tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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