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lunatika

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The nurse is reviewing the orders for a patient
 
  and notes a new order for an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse checks the current medication orders, knowing that this drug class may have a serious interaction with what other drug class?
  a. Calcium channel blockers
  b. Diuretics
  c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  d. Nitrates

Question 2

When the nurse is administering topical nitroglycerin ointment, which technique is correct?
 
  a. Apply the ointment on the skin on the forearm.
  b. Apply the ointment only in the case of a mild angina episode.
  c. Remove the old ointment before new ointment is applied.
  d. Massage the ointment gently into the skin, and then cover the area with plastic wrap.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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