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sheilaspns

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A nurse is performing patient education for a woman who has just been prescribed a bisphosphonate. Which of the following diagnostic and history findings would have prompted the woman's care provider to prescribe a bisphosphonate?
 
  A) Height in the lowest quartile of the population and a history of joint pain
  B) Low bone density and a family history of osteoporosis
  C) Complaints of cold intolerance, recurrent constipation, and evidence of diverticular disease
  D) Labile moods and short-term memory deficits

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with Graves disease. Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed. After 8 weeks of therapy, the patient complains of a fever and sore throat. The nurse is concerned that the complaints may be an early sign of which of the following?
 
  A) Agranulocytosis
  B) Altered renal function
  C) Hepatotoxicity
  D) Hyperthyroidism



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shaquita

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




sheilaspns

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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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