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swpotter12

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Healthy People 2020 is a
 
  a. new global action plan to prevent and treat disease.
  b. prevention agenda for the nation.
  c. national effort to improve lives of U.S. citizens.
  d. set of national health mandates.

Question 2

To help prevent drug-drug interactions in an older adult patient taking many medications, the most appropriate instruction by the nurse is
 
  a. Do not take any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs with your prescription drugs.
  b. Bring a list or all of your medications, supplements, and herbs that you use to every health care appointment and/or the hospital.
  c. Be sure to have all your prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
  d. Use a medication reminder system so that you won't forget to take your medications as scheduled.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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