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Destiiny22

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on which lab value?
 
  a. CBC
  b. TSH
  c. Creatinine clearance
  d. BUN

Question 2

What should the intensity of uterine contractions be no more than when using drugs for labor?
 
  a. 50 mm Hg
  b. 20 mm Hg
  c. 80 mm Hg
  d. 10 mm Hg


jackie

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

ANS: C
The dose of medication is adjusted based on the creatinine clearance and kidney function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The contractions should not be over 50 mm Hg.


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