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A 6-year-old child is being started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) intravenously and is prescribed 5 mcg/kg. The child weighs 32lb. The drug vial contains 100 mcg/mL. How many milliliters should you draw up for a correct dose?
 
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Which precaution is most important to teach a patient taking fludrocortisone (Florinef)?
 
  a. Weigh yourself daily and keep a record.
  b. Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing drugs.
  c. Increase your intake of carbohydrates while taking this drug.
  d. Do not take prednisone or prednisolone while taking this drug.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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