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cdr_15

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Which method is the most appropriate for administering medications to school-age children?
 
  1. Allowing the child to make decisions regarding the time the medications are taken
  2. Providing a brief explanation
  3. Administering drugs while holding the child down
  4. Providing a lengthy explanation followed by quick drug administration

Question 2

Which stage of fetal development poses the greatest risk to the fetus related to medication administration?
 
  1. Each stage is equal in risk.
  2. Pre-implantation period
  3. Third trimester
  4. Embryonic


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cuttiesgirl16

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

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: School-age children should be provided a brief explanation followed by quick drug administration. Children should not be held down. Lengthy explanations and allowing for choices are more appropriate for adolescents.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The embryonic phase poses the greatest risk to fetal development.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

coreycathey

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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