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hubes95

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A patient who has abused alcohol and suffers from a seizure disorder is being treated with disulfiram (Antabuse). The patient currently takes phenytoin (Dilantin) for the seizure disorder.
 
  Based on the interaction of these two medications, what will need to be adjusted in the medication administration?
  A) The patient will require more frequent administration of disulfiram (Antabuse).
  B) The patient will require a larger dose of disulfiram (Antabuse).
  C) The patient will require a reduced dose of phenytoin (Dilantin).
  D) The patient will require phenytoin (Dilantin) to be administered twice daily.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a benzodiazepine agent for anxiety. When providing patient teaching, what is the recommended length of administration of a benzodiazepine agent?
 
  A) 2 months
  B) 4 months
  C) 6 months
  D) 1 year



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atrochim

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




hubes95

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


AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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