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The patient has been ordered treatment with rimantadine (Flumadine). The patient has renal impairment. The nurse anticipates what change to the dose of medication?
 
  a. Increased
  b. Decreased
  c. Unchanged
  d. Held

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient who is receiving chloroquine (Aralen) for malaria prophylaxis. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I may experience hair discoloration while taking this drug.
  b. I should not take this drug with lemon juice.
  c. I should use sunscreen while taking this drug.
  d. If I have gastrointestinal upset, I should take an antacid.


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

ANS: B
The dosage of the medication will be decreased when the patient has renal impairment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients should not take these drugs with antacids.


eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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