This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has been taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for the last 3 months. Which blood laboratory result ... (Read 163 times)

humphriesbr@me.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for the last 3 months. Which blood laboratory result should be reported to the prescriber?
 
  a. Lactate dehydrogenase 122 mg/dL
  b. International normalized ratio (INR) 1.3
  c. White blood cell count (WBC) 2100/mm3
  d. Platelet count 356,000/mm3

Question 2

Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed any antidepressant drug?
 
  a. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this drug.
  b. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug.
  c. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat when going outdoors.
  d. Drink at least 3 L of fluid every day while taking this drug.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dominiqueenicolee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


humphriesbr@me.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

Jsherida

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Mechanisms that help maintain glucose homeostasis in the blood. Mechanisms that help maintain glucose homeostasis in the blood.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Blood Pressure Cuff Blood Pressure Cuff
Patient Teaching Methods Cont. Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Inhalers used to deliver asthmatic drugs: (a) Metered-dose inhaler. The patient times the inhalation ... Inhalers used to deliver asthmatic drugs: (a) Metered-dose inhaler. The patient times the inhalation ...
Hormones Regulate Blood Glucose Hormones Regulate Blood Glucose
Video: Pasteur's Experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library