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kaid0807

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A patient who has advanced cancer is receiving opioid medications around the clock to keep him comfortable as he nears the end of his life. Which term best describes this type of therapy?
 
  a. Palliative therapy
  b. Maintenance therapy
  c. Empiric therapy
  d. Supplemental therapy

Question 2

The patient is complaining of a headache and asks the nurse which over-the-counter medication form would work the fastest to help reduce the pain. Which medication form will the nurse sug-gest?
 
  a. A capsule
  b. A tablet
  c. An enteric-coated tablet
  d. A powder


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mceravolo

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


kaid0807

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Welcome :)


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