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leo leo

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A patient who has been taking lamivudine (Epivir) for 6 months reports reduced sensation in the fingers and toes. What is your best action?
 
  a. Document the report as the only action.
  b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
  c. Remind the patient to continue the drug as usual and take a multiple vitamin daily.
  d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug side effect and to use injury precautions.

Question 2

A patient who is taking zidovudine (Retrovir) reports diarrhea. Which dietary change should you suggest for this patient?
 
  a. Avoid fatty and fried foods.
  b. Increase your intake of fiber.
  c. Take an antacid 30 minutes before each meal.
  d. Restrict your intake of fluids to 1 L/day.


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


leo leo

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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