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torybrooks

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client is prescribed sulfinpyrazone 400 mg by mouth in two divided doses. The pharmacy sends 0.1 gram tablets. How many tablets should the client receive for each dose?
 
  a. 1 tablet c. 2 1/2 tablets
  b. 2 tablets d. 4 tablets

Question 2

A client is experiencing the pain of an acute gout attack. The nurse first should:
 
  a. administer naproxen as prescribed.
  b. administer acetaminophen as prescribed.
  c. encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
  d. notify the health care provider of the client's change in condition.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose.
B Correct: 0.1 grams = 100 mg divided into 400 = 4 divided by 2 doses = 2 tablets.
C Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose.
D Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose; this is the daily dose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Naproxen is one of the NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) most commonly used to treat acute attacks.
B Incorrect: Acetaminophen is appropriate for headaches or minor pain.
C Incorrect: This is not the first action of the nurse.
D Incorrect: This is not the first action of the nurse.


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Dinolord

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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