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jayhills49

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A 26-year-old white male patient has been prescribed captopril for hypertension. A nurse has been assigned to the patient to provide education regarding the use of this drug. The nurse will advise the patient that
 
  A) the first dose of the medication should be taken at breakfast.
  B) if sore throat, fever, and swollen hands or feet occur, do not be alarmed. These manifestations will subside.
  C) a persistent, dry cough may occur; however, it is not serious.
  D) he should use a salt substitute containing potassium to avoid hypokalemia.

Question 2

A nurse is assigned to a patient who is taking lithium. Which of the following drug serum levels would indicate that the patient is at risk for adverse effects of the drug?
 
  A) 0.3 mEq/L
  B) 0.6 mEq/L
  C) 1.7 mEq/L
  D) 1.2 mEq/L


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Mholman93

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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