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An 85-year-old patient with hypocalcemia is to receive vitamin D supplements. What is the recommended supplement for her age?
 
  A) 400 IU daily
  B) 200 IU daily
  C) 400 IU daily
  D) 600 IU daily

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A patient is on a daily regimen of a corticosteroid. She contracts a streptococcal throat infection. How should she alter her corticosteroid dosage?
 
  A) Skip the dose while on antibiotics
  B) Double the dosage while on antibiotics
  C) Reduce the dose by half while on antibiotics
  D) Replace the corticosteroid with an antibiotic


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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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