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khang

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A patient who suffers from allergies to grass and mold is getting ready to cut grass. Prior to cutting grass, he takes cetirizine (Zyrtec). When will the patient expect the medication to reach maximum effects?
 
  A) 1 hour
  B) 23 hours
  C) 812 hours
  D) 1224 hours

Question 2

A patient is discharged from the hospital with a prescription of warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following statements indicates successful patient teaching?
 
  A) If I miss a dose, I will take two doses.
  B) I will avoid herbal remedies.
  C) I will eat spinach or broccoli daily.
  D) I will discontinue my other medications.


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steff9894

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B
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Most commonly used herbs and supplements have a profound effect on drugs for anticoagulation. The patient should never double up on dosing related to a missed dose. The patient should avoid green leafy vegetables due to vitamin K. The patient should not discontinue his or her medications.


khang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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