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jwb375

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is prescribed Ziprasidone (Geodon),
 
  80 mg twice a day. Tablets from the pharmacy are 20 mg per tablet. How many tablets will you give for each dose?
  a. 2 tablets
  b. 4 tablets
  c. 6 tablets
  d. 8 tablets

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Which safety precaution is most important to teach an older adult who is prescribed chlorpromazine (Thorazine)?
 
  a. Avoid going barefoot, even in the house.
  b. Change positions slowly when rising to stand.
  c. Drink plenty of water to avoid having to strain during a bowel movement.
  d. Use a thermometer to check the temperature of your bath water to avoid a scald injury.


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Fayaz00962

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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

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