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Melani1276

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A patient taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) tells you that the drug causes an upset stomach. What is your best response?
 
  a. Always take this drug with food or with milk.
  b. Stop taking the drug and notify your prescriber.
  c. Try chewing the drug instead of swallowing it whole.
  d. Take the drug on an empty stomach to avoid vomiting.

Question 2

Which statement about corticosteroid use and pediatric patients is true?
 
  a. Adrenal atrophy does not occur during long-term use because this organ is younger and healthier in children.
  b. Because these drugs slow cell division, they can interfere with normal growth and are not used in children.
  c. Children are at the same risk for every side effect of long-term corticosteroid use that adults experience.
  d. Drug doses are usually higher than for adults because children metabolize corticosteroids faster than adults.


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Melani1276

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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
Gracias!

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