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SGallaher96

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The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Isoxsuprine. In preparing the teaching plan for the client, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking the drug _____ daily.
 
  a. once
  b. 1 to 2 times
  c. 2 to 3 times
  d. 3 to 4 times

Question 2

The client is taking fenofibrate (Tricor). The highest priority nursing intervention with this medication is to monitor serum:
 
  a. potassium.
  b. glucose.
  c. creatinine.
  d. sodium.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because of its half-life, Isoxsuprine should be given 3 to 4 times daily.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Treatment with this medication can produce changes in the client's serum creatinine level.



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