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A 25-year-old woman is being treated with penicillin G as prophylaxis to prevent bacterial endocarditis prior to a dental procedure. The nurse should question the patient concerning her the use of
 
  A) alcohol.
  B) oral contraceptives.
  C) fats in her diet.
  D) nicotine.

Question 2

A 15-year-old boy has been diagnosed with bone cancer after several months of fatigue and pain. What question should the nurse include in an assessment when trying to minimize the potential for adverse drug reactions?
 
  A) Do you ever use alcohol or drugs?
  B) How much do you weigh?
  C) On a scale of zero to ten, what level of pain is acceptable to you?
  D) Did Tylenol or other over-the-counter pain remedies ever relieve your pain?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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