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brutforce

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who is chronically irritable and anxious and prone to violent behaviors. The patient has several teeth missing and has dental caries in the remaining teeth. The nurse suspects previous chronic use of which drug?
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Cocaine
  c. LSD
  d. Methamphetamine

Question 2

A patient is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an overdose of lorazepam (Ativan) several hours prior. The patient has a respiratory rate of 6 to 10 breaths per minute and is unconscious. The nurse will prepare to perform which action?
 
  a. Administer activated charcoal.
  b. Give flumazenil (Romazicon).
  c. Give naloxone (Narcan).
  d. Perform gastric lavage.


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samiel-sayed

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

ANS: D
Patients previously exposed to methamphetamine use will exhibit these symptoms, and the physical effects of extended methamphetamine use are notable tooth decay and dermatologic deterioration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose. Activated charcoal is used for asymptomatic patients who have recently consumed the drug. Gastric lavage should no longer be performed for treatment.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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