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ENagel

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Which of the following drug doses is written correctly? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Synthroid 0.175 mg
  B) Synthroid .175 mg
  C) Synthroid 175 mcg
  D) Synthroid 175.0 mcg
  E) Synthroid .1750 mg

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a buccal medication. The nurse would instruct the patient to place the drug at which location?
 
  A) Under the tongue
  B) Against the cheek mucous membrane
  C) Inside the rectum
  D) At the back of the tongue


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Sweetkitty24130

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

Ans: A, C
Feedback:
When there is no number to the left of the decimal, a zero is written; therefore, Synthroid 0.175 mg and 175 mcg are correct.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Buccal drugs are placed in the mouth against the mucous membranes of the cheek in either the upper or lower jaw. Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue. Rectal suppositories are inserted into the rectum. Oral medications are placed at the back of the tongue.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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