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pane00

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been ordered treatment with Sucralfate. The nurse recognizes that what is the most optimal dosage schedule for the drug?
 
  a. 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM
  b. 8:00 AM, 12:00 noon, 5:00 PM, and 10:00 PM
  c. 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 11:00 PM
  d. 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 12:00 midnight

Question 2

The client is being treated with FiberCon. The highest priority instruction that the nurse should give the client regarding administration of the medication is to:
 
  a. chew the tablet and take nothing else by mouth.
  b. swallow the tablet and follow with a full glass of water.
  c. chew the tablet and follow with a full glass of water.
  d. swallow the tablet and take nothing else by mouth.


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

ANS: A
Sucralfate should be given before meals and at bedtime.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FiberCon should be chewed and followed with a full glass of water.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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