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A patient is prescribed ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg four times a day as needed for inflammation and pain related to arthritis. The patient is scheduled for oral surgery. What priority teaching is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. The Advil will help relieve your pain after surgery.
  b. Report any bruising to your prescriber immediately.
  c. Ask about having the injectable form of this drug after surgery.
  d. Stop taking this drug at least 36 hours before your scheduled surgery.

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A nursing home resident has been prescribed to take 20 mg of prednisolone immediately. The facility does not have prednisolone, only prednisone. What is your best action?
 
  a. Substitute prednisone for prednisolone because they are both corticosteroids.
  b. Hold the dose until the pharmacy opens the next day.
  c. Notify the prescriber immediately of this situation.
  d. Administer the parenteral form of the drug.


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cegalasso

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


future617RT

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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