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The nurse would question an order for misoprostol if the patient was diagnosed with what condition?
 
  A) Diabetes
  B) Hypertension
  C) Arthritis
  D) Pregnancy

Question 2

The nurse administers ranitidine (Zantac) cautiously to patients with evidence of what conditions?
 
  A) Renal disease
  B) Diabetes mellitus
  C) Pulmonary disease
  D) Migraine headaches



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Answer to Question 1

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This drug is contraindicated during pregnancy because it is an abortifacient. The other options are not correct.

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All histamine-2 antagonists are eliminated through the kidneys; dosages need to be reduced in patients with renal impairment. No caution is necessary with Zantac therapy in people with diabetes, pulmonary disease, or migraine headaches.





 

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