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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pernicious anemia and anticipates this patient will require supplemental what?
 
  A) Iron
  B) Vitamin B12
  C) Erythropoietin
  D) Oxygen

Question 2

What action do sympathomimetic drugs have in the body?
 
  A) Decreased heart rate
  B) Decreased blood pressure
  C) Increased respirations
  D) Increased intraocular pressure


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

B
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Pernicious anemia occurs when the gastric mucosa cannot produce intrinsic factor and vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed. Other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Sympathomimetic drugs increase respirations. Heart rate and blood pressure are also increased and intraocular pressure is decreased.


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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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