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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Isoxsuprine. In preparing the teaching plan for the client, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking the drug _____ daily.
 
  a. once
  b. 1 to 2 times
  c. 2 to 3 times
  d. 3 to 4 times

Question 2

The client is taking fenofibrate (Tricor). The highest priority nursing intervention with this medication is to monitor serum:
 
  a. potassium.
  b. glucose.
  c. creatinine.
  d. sodium.


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

ANS: D
Because of its half-life, Isoxsuprine should be given 3 to 4 times daily.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Treatment with this medication can produce changes in the client's serum creatinine level.


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