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LaDunn

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with a cocaine overdose. Which assessment parameter would take priority?
 
  a. Auscultate the cardiac rate and rhythm.
  b. Palpate the patient's abdomen.
  c. Assess the patient's mental status.
  d. Determine the pupillary reaction to light.

Question 2

Sibutramine is contraindicated for patients taking:
 
  a. anticoagulants.
  b. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  c. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
  d. beta blockers.


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sarahccccc

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

a

Answer to Question 2

b


LaDunn

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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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