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A 26-year-old professional began using cocaine recreationally several months ago and has begun using the drug on a daily basis over the past few weeks.
 
  He has noticed that he now needs to take larger doses of cocaine in order to enjoy the same high that he used to experience when he first used the drug. A nurse should recognize that this pattern exemplifies
  A) drug tolerance.
  B) addiction.
  C) dependence.
  D) withdrawal.

Question 2

The nurse is performing patient education for a woman who will soon begin treatment of hyperlipidemia with simvastatin (Zocor). The patient has asked the nurse if there are any bad side effects that she should be aware of.
 
  Which of the following statements should underlie the nurse's response?
  A) Many patients experience gastrointestinal upset with statins, which can be partially alleviated by taking the drug with food.
  B) The patient may experience a dry cough, especially at night, for the first few weeks after starting to take the simvastatin.
  C) The patient will have to schedule regular blood work to closely monitor her kidney function for the duration of treatment.
  D) Most patients tolerate statins well, with minor muscle aches being among the most common adverse effects.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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