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A patient has been taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for the last 3 months. Which blood laboratory result should be reported to the prescriber?
 
  a. Lactate dehydrogenase 122 mg/dL
  b. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.3
  c. White blood cell count (WBC) 2100/mm3
  d. Platelet count 356,000/mm3

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Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed any antidepressant drug?
 
  a. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this drug.
  b. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug.
  c. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat when going outdoors.
  d. Drink at least 3 L of fluid every day while taking this drug.


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dominiqueenicolee

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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