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CQXA

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A nurse at a large, university hospital has been informed that a drug trial will be taking place that may involve several patients in the hospital over the next several months. What is the nurse's most likely role in this drug testing process?
 
  A) Determining the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug
  B) Suggesting potential improvements to the testing process
  C) Administering the investigational drug to patients
  D) Consulting on the methodology that has been chosen for testing the drug

Question 2

A 51-year-old woman has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and has been admitted to the hospital following an exacerbation of her symptoms. The progression of her disease has prompted her physician to prescribe glatiramer.
 
  Prior to her discharge home from the hospital, the nurse should emphasize what topic for health education?
  A) Aseptic technique for reconstituting and administering the drug
  B) Protection and maintenance of the patient's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
  C) The importance of maintaining a low-fat diet while taking the drug
  D) The need for weekly laboratory testing for serum levels of glatiramer


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flexer1n1

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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