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pragya sharda

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A patient who has been prescribed diazepam
 
  (Valium) reports taking the as-needed (PRN) drug more often to keep anxiety symptoms under control and does not want the prescriber to stop prescribing it. What is your best interpretation of this information?
  a. The patient may be developing signs of drug dependence.
  b. The patient may be developing signs of drug tolerance.
  c. The patient's anxiety is becoming more severe.
  d. The patient should stop taking the drug immediately.

Question 2

A female patient who has been prescribed
 
  diazepam (Valium) for anxiety tells you that she and her husband are planning to have a child. What is your best response?
  a. Before becoming pregnant your dosage of diazepam will need to be decreased.
  b. You should always discuss any changes in your medications and lifestyle with your prescriber.
  c. Consult with your prescriber because taking diazepam while pregnant has been associated with birth defects.
  d. Diazepam may cause withdrawal effects including miscarriage when taken during pregnancy.


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AmberC1996

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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