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SGallaher96

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The nurse is administering insulin lispro (Humalog) and will keep in mind that this insulin will start to have an effect within which time frame?
 
  a. 15 minutes
  b. 1 to 2 hours
  c. 80 minutes
  d. 3 to 5 hours

Question 2

A 19-year-old woman has been diagnosed with
 
  hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid). After 6 months, she calls the nurse to say that she feels better and wants to stop the medication. Which response by the nurse is correct?
  a. You can stop the medication if your symptoms have improved.
  b. You need to stay on the medication for at least 1 year before a decision about stopping it can be made.
  c. You need to stay on this medication until you become pregnant.
  d. Medication therapy for hypothyroidism is usually lifelong, and you should not stop taking the medication.


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potomatos

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


SGallaher96

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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