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kaid0807

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Which precaution is important to teach a patient who takes antihistamines at home?
 
  a. Avoid drinking coffee and other beverages containing caffeine.
  b. Avoid drinking alcohol within 4 hours of taking the drug.
  c. Do not stop taking this drug suddenly.
  d. Avoid taking aspirin while on this drug.

Question 2

A patient who has been taking montelukast (Singulair) for 3 months reports having urine the color of coffee. What is your best response?
 
  a. You need to increase your intake of water and decrease your intake of coffee.
  b. You need to stop taking this drug and notify your prescriber today.
  c. Don't worry. All patients taking this drug have dark urine.
  d. Do not take this drug any more often than prescribed.



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Liamb2179

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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