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Haya94

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The patient with glaucoma is prescribed an Ocusert miotic. How often should the medication be replaced?
 
  a. Daily
  b. Semiweekly
  c. Weekly
  d. Biweekly

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation who asks why she needs to take warfarin. Which statement best answers the patient's question?
 
  a. Warfarin increases the ejection fraction.
  b. Warfarin prevents clots from forming in the atria.
  c. Warfarin keeps the atrial fibrillation from involving the ventricles.
  d. Warfarin increases the cardiac output.


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mohan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Eye medications that are delivered per Ocusert are replaced every week.

Answer to Question 2

B
Warfarin keeps clots from forming in the retained blood in the atria left there by the ineffective atrial contractions.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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