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tatyanajohnson

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The home health nurse reviews all medications of a patient because the nurse is aware that because of the high cost of prescription drugs, older adults will_______________ ___________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. simply not fill a new prescription
  b. take less than prescribed to preserve their supply
  c. fill prescription one time to see if it is worth the expense
  d. save old prescription drugs for later use
  e. share medications

Question 2

The nurse administering medication to older adults prepares himself or herself to be knowledgeable about the________________ __________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. effects of the drug
  b. normal dose
  c. normal route of administration
  d. side effects
  e. signs of toxicity


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cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

tandmlomax84

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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