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evelyn o bentley

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The patient reports that she has begun to use a holistic approach to treating her monthly mi-graine headaches. She also reports experiencing episodic diarrhea. Which of the following natural remedies might the patient be self-administering?
 
  a. Feverfew
  b. Butterbur
  c. Riboflavin
  d. Magnesium

Question 2

A 19-year-old patient who is beginning drug therapy with phenytoin (Dilantin) is taught to visit the dentist regularly. Which of the following adverse effects associated with phenytoin use ex-plains the health care provider's recommendation?
 
  a. Increased risk of dental caries
  b. Destruction of nerve roots of teeth
  c. Gingival hyperplasia
  d. Discoloration of tooth enamel


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rosiehomeworddo

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

ANS: D
Magnesium is effective for migraine prophylaxis; however, diarrhea is associated with the dos-ages required for relief.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients are at increased risk for gingival hyperplasia when taking phenytoin if they are under the age of 23 or are taking more than 500 mg per day of this drug.


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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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