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A patient is prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) is also taking warfarin (Coumadin). For which specific action should you be prepared?
 
  a. To administer IV vitamin K
  b. To ask the patient about diarrhea
  c. To keep accurate intake and output records
  d. To teach the patient about the need for a fat-free diet

Question 2

Why should the use of cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid) be avoided in children?
 
  a. These drugs can cause muscle breakdown in children.
  b. These drugs can cause intestinal obstruction in children.
  c. These drugs can cause mental deficits in children.
  d. These drugs can cause bleeding and easy bruising in children.


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strudel15

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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