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P68T

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antitussive that is also classified as a(n):
 
  a. nasal decongestant. c. antihistamine.
  b. anticonvulsant. d. mucolytic agent.

Question 2

Clients should not be given SSKI (saturated solution of potassium iodide) if they have:
 
  a. hypothyroidism. c. diabetes mellitus.
  b. hyperthyroidism. d. hypertension.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Diphenhydramine is not classified as a nasal decongestant.
B Incorrect: Diphenhydramine is not classified as an anticonvulsant.
C Correct: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine.
D Incorrect: Diphenhydramine is not classified as a mucolytic agent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: SSKI is not contraindicated in clients with hypothyroidism.
B Correct: SSKI is contraindicated in clients with hyperthyroidism.
C Incorrect: SSKI is not contraindicated in clients with diabetes mellitus.
D Incorrect: SSKI is not contraindicated in clients with hypertension.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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