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A patient has completed 4 weeks of treatment with epoetin alfa. Which of the following assessment findings would most strongly indicate that treatment has been effective?
 
  A) The patient white blood cell level is within reference ranges
  B) The patient's hemoglobin level is 11 g/dL
  C) The patient maintains an oxygen saturation of 92 on room air
  D) Capillary refill in the patient's nail beds is less than or equal to 3 seconds

Question 2

A patient's physician is considering the addition of efavirenz to the patient's drug regimen for the treatment of his recently-diagnosed HIV.
 
  Which of the following aspects of the patient's medical history should prompt the nurse to question the use of this drug?
  A) The patient has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and did not consistently monitor his blood glucose levels prior to his diagnosis with HIV.
  B) The patient experienced an adverse reaction to an influenza immunization several years ago.
  C) The patient's body mass index at the time of diagnosis was 27 (overweight).
  D) The patient has hepatitis C and a history of heavy alcohol use.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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