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Mr. Wonderful

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Which is a serious adverse effect of decongestants?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Hypertension
  c. Orbital edema
  d. Facial flushing

Question 2

Which medical condition(s) may contribute to fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Liver disease
  c. Pregnancy
  d. Use of corticosteroids
  e. Skin disorders



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Sympathomimetic decongestants cause stimulation of the alpha-adrenergic receptors that can increase blood pressure. Excessive use of decongestants when taking a beta-adrenergic blocking agent or monoamine oxidase inhibitor can cause significant hypertension. Alpha receptor stimulation does not cause hypotension, orbital edema, or facial flushing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Hypertension, underlying medical diseases of the liver, pregnancy, and use of corticosteroids may contribute to fluid volume excess. Skin disorders do not contribute to fluid volume excess.




Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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