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Zoey63294

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A child has symptoms of the flu with fever. Which of the following medications should not be administered to the child because of the risk of Reye's syndrome?
 
  A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  B) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
  C) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  D) Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)

Question 2

A patient visits the medical unit of the factory in which he works. He has fallen asleep on the line and has a history of muscle weakness. This instance is not the first time he has fallen asleep on the line.
 
  From what disease process does the occupational health nurse suspect the patient is suffering?
  A) Sleep apnea
  B) Insomnia
  C) Narcolepsy
  D) Substance abuse


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lgoldst9

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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