NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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If the 2 substances used in lethal injection, which substance affects the brain’s ability to function?
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Sodium pentothal
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Potassium Chloride
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In terms of lethal injection, the electrolyte of potassium chloride is what causes the heart to stop. The large injection of potassium into the bloodstream causes hyperkalemia. This imbalance prevents the heart muscles from refiring, stopping the heart beating causing cardiac arrest.
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