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tnt_battle

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Patients started on interferon should be told that the most common adverse effect is:
 
  1. anxiety and agitation.
  2. vomiting.
  3. hirsutism.
  4. a flulike syndrome.

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A patient taking valganciclovir for CMV retinitis reports, I'm having difficulty taking the tablets. Can I cut them in half? Which information should the nurse provide?
 
  1. Tablets can be cut and handled safely.
  2. Crush the tablets on a cutting board.
  3. The tablets must be swallowed intact.
  4. Dissolve the tablets in water.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3




tnt_battle

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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