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cmoore54

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What would the nurse expect the physician to do with the higher doses of salicylates that are given for arthritis?
 
  a. Decrease the medication.
  b. Stop the medication after 1 month.
  c. Do serum levels for the medication.
  d. Get urine levels for the medication.

Question 2

An alcoholic patient comes to the emergency department after drinking a beer. He has complaints of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Which drug would produce this kind of reaction in the patient?
 
  a. Cephulac (Lactulose)
  b. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  c. Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  d. Glycerin (Colace)


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bookworm410

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

ANS: C
Periodic checks of serum salicylate levels may be helpful if the dosage is reaching maximum levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Disulfiram produces a severe sensitivity to alcohol that results in a very unpleasant reaction such as severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.


cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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