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dejastew

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In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism?
 
  A) A 35-year-old woman with cervical cancer
  B) A 41-year-old man with kidney stones
  C) A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis of the liver
  D) A 62-year-old woman in acute renal failure

Question 2

A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on omeprazole (Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the patient's safety, which of the following would be a priority nursing action?
 
  A) Teach the patient to take omeprazole 1 hour before meals.
  B) Emphasize that the drug should not be crushed or chewed.
  C) Coordinate bone density testing for the patient.
  D) Monitor the patient for the development of diarrhea.


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Athena23

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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