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olgavictoria

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A patient asks the nurse why she has to take two diuretics when her friend only takes one with a combination medication. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide 75 mg every day with a potassium-sparing diuretic. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  A) Maybe you should speak with your doctor about the combination.
  B) I do not know why your doctor prefers that you take two medications.
  C) You may need a larger dose than is available in the combination medications.
  D) The combination medications are not as effective as two medications.

Question 2

Alemtuzumab (Campath) is used to treat malignant lymphoid cells. Which of the following factors are important for 3 months after the administration of alemtuzumab?
 
  A) Protect from injury
  B) Administer antimicrobial drugs
  C) Administer beta-adrenergic agonists
  D) Have an EKG monthly



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mistyjohnson

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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